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Wills Act, 1953 (Act No. 7 of 1953)
Notice No. 451 of 1953
Act
1. Definitions
2. Formalities required in the execution of a will
2A. Power of court to declare a will to be revoked
2B. Effect of divorce or annulment of marriage on will
2C. Surviving spouse and descendants of certain persons entitled to benefits in terms of will
2D. Interpretation of wills
3. [Repealed] Soldier's wills
3bis. Validity of certain wills executed in accordance with the internal law of certain other states
4. Competency to make a will
4A. Competency of persons involved in execution of will
5. [Repealed] Witnesses cannot benefit under a will
6. [Repealed] Witness cannot be nominated as executor, etc.
7. Repeal of laws
8. [Repealed] Application of Act to South-West Africa
9. Short title and date of commencement
Schedules
Schedule 1 : Certificate in terms of Section 2(1)(a)(v)
Schedule 2 : Certificate in terms of Section 2(1)(b)(iv)
Schedule 3 : Laws repealed
Wills Act, 1953 (Act No. 7 of 1953)
6. [Repealed] Witness cannot be nominated as executor, etc.
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[Section 6 repealed by section 8 of Act No. 43 of 1992]
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