INFOGRAPHIC: Will-Wreckers, Don't Let These Sneaky Actions Invalidate Your Last Will and Testament!
Hey there, did you know that certain actions can totally mess up your last will and testament? Yep, turns out that your final wishes can get thrown out the window if you don't watch out for these tricky invalidators. So, if you want to make sure your heirs get what's coming to them, better pay attention to these potential will-wreckers! 1. SPOUSE OF THE BENEFICIARY ACTS AS A WITNESS TO THE WILL The beneficiary's spouse appointed as the witness will lose his/her entitlement in the Will. The validity of the Will can also be challenged. This is in line with Section 9 of the WILLS ACT 1959. 2. GETTING MARRIED AFTER WRITING A WILL When you get married or remarry, your will is automatically revoked. A "contemplation of marriage" clause in your will that expressly calls for an anticipated marriage is an exception. A divorce has no bearing on a will's legality. In this case, a new will is required. 3. BENEFICIARY IS ALSO A WITNESS A will can be witn...