1.Preface To The Third Edition
2.Why Should You Make A Will?
It Is Your Money And You Want To Decide Who Shall Have It; Do You Really Have Nothing To Leave But Your Debts?; Are You Too Young And Not Ready To Die?; If You Have To Go, You Should Go Your Way (Or Try To); They Are Your Children And You Should Decide Who
3.Can You Make A Will And How To Do It
Can You Make A Will?; Complying With The Formalities; Your Will Must Be Made In Writing; Your Will Must Be Signed By You Or By Someone In Your Presence And At Your Request; Your Signature On The Will Must Be Made Or Acknowledged By You In The Presence Of T
4.What You Can Leave By Your Will
General Principles; Mutual Wills; Jointly Owned Property, I.E. Property Not In Your Sole Name; Business Partnerships; Property You Do Not Own; Nominated Property; Property Which By Its Nature Has Restricted Alienability; Statutory Restrictions On Your Righ
5.Matters To Consider When Contemplating Making Your Will
Joint Wills; The Number Of Executors; Whom Should You Choose To Be Your Executors?; Appointing Guardians For Your Children By Will; Your Funeral And The Disposal Of Your Body After Your Death; Making Provision For Your Pets; Factors To Consider Which Might
6.Inheritance Tax And Saving Tax By Your Will
How Inheritance Tax Works; Calculating The Inheritance Tax; Making Gifts In Your Lifetime; Reducing Inheritance Tax By Making A Will;
7.Clauses Recommended To Be Included And Clauses Recommended To Be Excluded From Your Will
Your Name And Address; The Date Of The Will; A Revocation Clause; The Appointment Of Executors; Alternative Provisions For Bequests To Beneficiaries Who Predecease You And For Bequests That Fail; Clauses Relating To The Remarriage Of Your Spouse Or The Reg
8.Points On Which You Should Take Special Care When Drafting Your Will
Be Precise And Say What You Mean; Describing Beneficiaries; Describing Bequests; Legacies To Those Who Owe You Money And To Those To Whom You Owe Money; The Meaning Of Some Words And Phrases; Void Provisions In Wills; Section 33 Of The Wills Act 1837, As A
9.The International Element Of Wills
Making A Valid Will If You Are Outside England And Wales; Wills Relating To Property Which Is Situated Outside Of England And Wales;
10.Revoking Or Amending Your Will
Amending Your Will; Revoking Your Will;
11.General Advice Concerning Wills And Associated Matters
Keeping Your Will Safe; Information For Your Executors; Living Wills And Advance Decisions; Enduring And Lasting Powers Of Attorney; Periodic Reviews And Deeds Of Family Arrangement;