1. What is an Official Will?
A formal will is a legal document that specifies a person’s rights to their assets and how they will be distributed. This document is drawn up in the presence of a notary and its legal compliance is ensured. The official will clearly states how the testator wants to share his inheritance, who the heirs are and other important details. This document determines the assets to be inherited by the testator according to his wishes.
2. How to Prepare an Official Will?
To prepare an official will, it is necessary to follow the following steps:
a. Finding a Notary: A notary must be found to create the official will. The notary checks the legality of the document and records the wishes of the testator.
b. Preparation of Documents: The testator must determine the heirs he wants to specify in the will, the assets he wants to share his inheritance with and other details. This information will be transferred to the document to be prepared at the notary.
c. Preparation of the Document: The document is prepared in the presence of a notary, with the presence of the testator and witnesses. The testator reviews and approves all details in the document.
D. Signing: After the document is completed, the testator and the witnesses sign the document. The notary also approves and certifies the document.
to. Registration: The official will is recorded by the notary and becomes a legal document. In this way, the testator’s wishes are legally protected.
3. Things to Consider:
Some points to consider when preparing an official will are:
• Clear and understandable language should be used in the will.
• All heirs and inheritance sharing mentioned in the document should be explained in detail.
• The will must contain evidence showing that the person is in good mental and physical health.
• Compliance with the law must be ensured to protect the rights of the heirs.
• When changes need to be made in the will, these changes must be made in the presence of a notary.
