Marriage may cancel a Will unless the Will is expressly made in contemplation of marriage.

Divorce may cancel a Will unless the Will is expressly made in contemplation of getting divorced.

If the Will is not signed by the Will-maker.

A Will is usually cancelled if another Will is written at a later date.

If the Will is not witnessed correctly, it might be cancelled. Usually two witnesses must be present when you sign your Will. They must sign the Will in your presence. A beneficiary in your Will ordinarily can not be a witness to the Will.

To be valid your Will must be:

In writing – handwritten, typed or printed
Signed – ideally your signature should be at the end of your Will

If your Will is not valid it may not be enforceable. The Court has the discretion to grant or not to grant probate (confirm the Will is valid) if your Will is not made correctly.

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