Wills Act, 1953 (Act No. 7 of 1953)

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Notice No. 451 of 1953

Act

1. Definitions

2. Formalities required in the execution of a will

2A. Power of court to declare a will to be revoked

2B. Effect of divorce or annulment of marriage on will

2C. Surviving spouse and descendants of certain persons entitled to benefits in terms of will

2D. Interpretation of wills

3. [Repealed] Soldier's wills

3bis. Validity of certain wills executed in accordance with the internal law of certain other states

4. Competency to make a will

4A. Competency of persons involved in execution of will

5. [Repealed] Witnesses cannot benefit under a will

6. [Repealed] Witness cannot be nominated as executor, etc.

7. Repeal of laws

8. [Repealed] Application of Act to South-West Africa

9. Short title and date of commencement

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