The testatrix, a nun, left her property to whoever was abbess of the convent at the date of her death. The nun who witnessed the will was later that abbess. The gift was challenged under the Act.
Held: The act took effect where the gift was taken beneficially. The gift remained effective here because the gift was taken as trustee for the convent, and also that at the time the will was made the person who would eventually take, could not be ascertained.
Citations:
[1936] Ch 520
Statutes:
Wills and Probate
Updated: 29 April 2022; Ref: scu.182732
