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The Wills and Administration Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1994

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Changes over time for: Cross Heading: Scope of, and power to make, will

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The Wills and Administration Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1994, Cross Heading: Scope of, and power to make, will is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 31 October 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

Scope of, and power to make, willN.I.

Power to dispose of estate by willN.I.

3.  Subject to this Part, a person may dispose of all his estate by a will.

MinorityN.I.

4.—(1) No will made by a person under the age of 18 years is valid, unless he is or has been[F1 a spouse or civil partner].

(2) No will made before 1st January 1970 by a person under the age of 21 years is valid.

(3) No will made before the commencement of this Order by a person who, at the date of the will, had not attained the age of 18 years is valid, even though he then was or had been married.

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