“Testator” is the legal term for the person who is disposing of their assets in a Will or codicil(s) at death. The word “testator” has been replaced with the word “deceased” throughout the QuickEstate™ Toolkit.

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The legal term for dying without a Will is “dying intestate”. The word “intestacy” means that the deceased died without a Will.

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A formal Will is typewritten and formally executed, usually by a lawyer.

There are specific rules of execution for formal Wills and codicils that may vary amongst jurisdictions. Most commonly, the deceased must sign at the end of the Will and initial each page of the document in the presence of two competent witnesses. Once the […]

A simple Will provides for immediate distribution of all the deceased’s net assets to the beneficiaries. There is no requirement for assets to be held in ongoing trusts.

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A trust Will requires that all or part of an estate be held in trust(s) and be invested for all or part of the lifetime of one or more of the beneficiaries, who will receive income and/or capital during the life of the trust.

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