A will had been executed, but left undated, awaiting for later condition to be fulfilled, and then it was to be dated. It did not show the necessary testamentary intent, and was not a valid will. The will must have an immediate testamentary effect. The testator cannot impose a precondition.
Judges:
Mr Eben Hamilton QC
Citations:
Gazette 06-Jul-1994, Times 12-May-1994
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Appeal from – Corbett v Newey and Others CA 15-Feb-1996
A will, which had been executed but left undated, awaiting for a later condition to be fulfilled, at which time it was to be dated, did not show the necessary testamentary intent, and was not a valid will. A will must have an immediate testamentary . .
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Wills and Probate
Updated: 08 April 2022; Ref: scu.79503