A will is a topic that is probably not thought about. And in vain, I've been thinking, and not because there are some prerequisites to think about it. Just because it is, firstly, interesting from the point of view of how it is designed. And secondly, life in general is an unpredictable thing and sometimes you need to think about such things.
In general, the law of succession states inexorably that a will is a one-sided transaction whereby the testator issues instructions regarding the inheritance in the event of his or her death. By using a will, the person making the decree on the disposal of property can determine how the property will be inherited.
It should be borne in mind that the first heirs under the law are all the children of the testator. Regardless of whether the testator ever lived with children, or the relationship was interrupted. Even when the child was very small. The second heirs are the parents-wife-husband, they are all on the same level in the right of inheritance.
What if you want your order and percentage in relation to a will?
The most common is a notarized will. Then the notary prepares the text of the will in accordance with the wishes of the person. And explains to the client the possibilities of performing various options.
A will made before a notary has no expiration date. If a person does not make more wills, the person's estate will be settled on the basis of this will. The most recent testament is in effect. It is also possible that one person made several wills containing different orders, and all wills are valid. The person who has drawn up the last will has the right to change it independently and in accordance with his wishes. And this can be done as many times as that person wishes.
How else can you make a will?
Another cool option is a will written by hand and provided to a notary for safekeeping. The will is not drawn up by a notary, but the client transfers the envelope drawn up by him to the notary. Such a will is considered equivalent to a notarized will and does not expire over time.
A will can also be revoked by the testator at any time from the custody of a notary. Please note that a handwritten order at home and left on a shelf is only valid for 6 months from the date of writing. Moreover, it is done in the presence of at least two witnesses. However, there are still a few restrictions on who can be a witness. But in view of the fact that this is absurd and I do not advise making it at all, I shall perhaps confine myself to the simple conclusion that it is better not to make such wills.
The most important! If a will is drawn up, then the participants must know about its existence. They must know from whom it can be requested in the event of a deplorable Exodus. The cost of creating a will is usually no more than 50 euros at any notary.
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