a new will -a template?
Posted: Wed 13 Mar 2019 10:33 am
We would like to write new wills , where can we find a template?
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PM me with your email addy and I will send you an approved template.Marisa wrote:We would like to write new wills , where can we find a template?
You do not need any form of legal source to make a will in the TNRC. It makes sense to store it here as probate will happen here.Trigger wrote:Is this a cheaper alternative to getting a law company to create a will for you? Is it legally binding? Can it be stored in the UK or do I have to store it in North Cyprus?
I went to get a will in the summer and was quoted about £300 so didn’t bother... but know I probably should.
Thanks for the advice. Sorting out my old UK will is a job I have been meaning to do for a while now. I’ll sort it this summer when back in England. Keeps things right I guess for my wife and kid.Ozankoy Best Butcher wrote:Hi Trigger,
Ex-pat succession law is a specialised subject, especially if tax planning is involved and I would recommend that you renew your Will in the UK fairly promptly if you don`t wish your ex-partner to benefit from the contents of it - but make sure you tell your solicitor you have assets and a Will here, they will amend the wording of the standard revocation clause in your UK Will and I personally would always leave a copy of any other Will with the UK solicitor.
Each country has their own requirements for what makes a Will valid. Its quite possible for ex-pats to find themselves legally intestate if Wills haven`t been properly executed. Say, one has been unintentionally revoked and the other doesn`t meet the validity requirements.
I think making a Will is the kindest thing a person can do for their loved ones during their lifetime, clarity in a time of bereavement is priceless. I think money spent on proper legal advice at the outset will always be cheaper than the money potentially handed over to lawyers later to deal with issues.
Can`t speak for the legal system here though
No, Trigger. Provide whatever details you have. At the time of writing our wills here, we did not have our kocan. We stated the plot and parcelisation numbers, address, plot and house sizes. Iyi şanlar.Trigger wrote:Brilliant stuff. Thanks Tomsteel.
With regards to the Kojan, I am still waiting for it (lol) so does that mean making a Will is pointless?
Would this will need to be lodged with anyone or could it just be stored until need be?tomsteel wrote:For all posters requesting a will template for the TRNC - please find attached.
THIS IS THE LAST WILL
I, the undersigned: INSERT FULL NAME, holding UK passport number INSERT, hereby declare that this is my Last Will and Testament for any of my possessions located within the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
1. I hereby also revoke all former TRNC Wills and Testamentary dispositions at any time previously made by me.
2. I appoint, INSERT FULL NAME AND PASSPORT NUMBER (hereinafter referred to as “My Trustee”) to be sole Executor and Trustee of this Will.
3. I devise and bequeath all of my possessions in the TRNC, both real and personal of which I possessed and be entitled to at the date of my death or over which I shall have any power or appointment or disposition by Will including:
(a). All my rights to the villa and/or land situated in NAME THE LOCATION AND GIVE FULL DETAILS OF PLOT AND KOCAN NUMBERS/or any immovable property or real estate in Cyprus and/or the TRNC.
(b). All my rights and shares to LIST ANY VEHICLE DETAILS.
(c). All my rights and/or shares to any monies held within the TRNC and/or any monies at any TRNC bank and/or investment companies absolutely to LIST FULL DETAILS OF THE BENEFACTOR. However, should NAME THE BENEFACTOR to predecease me or fail to survive me for 28 days, then I devise and bequeath the followings to the persons stated below in the following shares absolutely:
(1) LIST WHO IS TO GET WHAT.
(2) AS FOR 3(c) (1) ABOVE.
(3) AS FOR 3 (C) (1) ABOVE.
4. Should NAME THE BENEFACTOR to predecease me and my husband/wife INSERT FULL NAME or fail to survive me/him for 28 days then the assets listed above shall be divided equally between my two other children listed at sub para c 2 and 3 above absolutely.
5. Should LIST ANY OTHER BENEFACTORS to predecease me or my husband/wife, they shall forfeit any claim to assets listed above and their share shall be divided equally between their respective children absolutely.
6. My Trustee shall not be personally responsible for any breach of trust whether by way of commission or commission has done or suffered unless it shall be proved that at the time of his behaviour concurrence therein:
(a). He/she was personally conscious that act(s) or default(s) was/were a breach of trust.
(b). Such action(s)/omission(s) was/were done or suffered by his/her ‘mala fide.’
7. My Trustee being a person engaged in any profession or business shall be entitled to charge and be paid all usual and fair professional fees for business transacted time expended and act done by him/her or his/her appointed legal professional in connection with the administration and disposal of my estate. Any money payable under the foregoing provision shall not be subject to abatement by reason of payment of any legacy gift or direction as to the priority of payment of legacies contained under this Will or any codicil hereto and shall be paid free of all deductions.
8. On this ............. day of ............... 20?? I sign this 2 paged document and declare it to be my last Will in the presence of the following certifying witnesses:
THE TESTATOR
......................
Signed in our presence and in the presence of each of us,
and at his/her request and in the presence of each other we
hereto subscribe our names as certifying witnesses thereto:
1. Full Name:........................................... Signature:…………………………………………
Passport No:
2. Full Name:.......................................... Signature:………………………………………….
Passport No:
Our wills are lodged with our local court (Girne) and it is an easy and inexpensive process. However, I was told this was not required, but if not, how would your executor get a copy if you had not informed him her where the will was?EnjoyingTheSun wrote:Would this will need to be lodged with anyone or could it just be stored until need be?tomsteel wrote:For all posters requesting a will template for the TRNC - please find attached.
THIS IS THE LAST WILL
I, the undersigned: INSERT FULL NAME, holding UK passport number INSERT, hereby declare that this is my Last Will and Testament for any of my possessions located within the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
1. I hereby also revoke all former TRNC Wills and Testamentary dispositions at any time previously made by me.
2. I appoint, INSERT FULL NAME AND PASSPORT NUMBER (hereinafter referred to as “My Trustee”) to be sole Executor and Trustee of this Will.
3. I devise and bequeath all of my possessions in the TRNC, both real and personal of which I possessed and be entitled to at the date of my death or over which I shall have any power or appointment or disposition by Will including:
(a). All my rights to the villa and/or land situated in NAME THE LOCATION AND GIVE FULL DETAILS OF PLOT AND KOCAN NUMBERS/or any immovable property or real estate in Cyprus and/or the TRNC.
(b). All my rights and shares to LIST ANY VEHICLE DETAILS.
(c). All my rights and/or shares to any monies held within the TRNC and/or any monies at any TRNC bank and/or investment companies absolutely to LIST FULL DETAILS OF THE BENEFACTOR. However, should NAME THE BENEFACTOR to predecease me or fail to survive me for 28 days, then I devise and bequeath the followings to the persons stated below in the following shares absolutely:
(1) LIST WHO IS TO GET WHAT.
(2) AS FOR 3(c) (1) ABOVE.
(3) AS FOR 3 (C) (1) ABOVE.
4. Should NAME THE BENEFACTOR to predecease me and my husband/wife INSERT FULL NAME or fail to survive me/him for 28 days then the assets listed above shall be divided equally between my two other children listed at sub para c 2 and 3 above absolutely.
5. Should LIST ANY OTHER BENEFACTORS to predecease me or my husband/wife, they shall forfeit any claim to assets listed above and their share shall be divided equally between their respective children absolutely.
6. My Trustee shall not be personally responsible for any breach of trust whether by way of commission or commission has done or suffered unless it shall be proved that at the time of his behaviour concurrence therein:
(a). He/she was personally conscious that act(s) or default(s) was/were a breach of trust.
(b). Such action(s)/omission(s) was/were done or suffered by his/her ‘mala fide.’
7. My Trustee being a person engaged in any profession or business shall be entitled to charge and be paid all usual and fair professional fees for business transacted time expended and act done by him/her or his/her appointed legal professional in connection with the administration and disposal of my estate. Any money payable under the foregoing provision shall not be subject to abatement by reason of payment of any legacy gift or direction as to the priority of payment of legacies contained under this Will or any codicil hereto and shall be paid free of all deductions.
8. On this ............. day of ............... 20?? I sign this 2 paged document and declare it to be my last Will in the presence of the following certifying witnesses:
THE TESTATOR
......................
Signed in our presence and in the presence of each of us,
and at his/her request and in the presence of each other we
hereto subscribe our names as certifying witnesses thereto:
1. Full Name:........................................... Signature:…………………………………………
Passport No:
2. Full Name:.......................................... Signature:………………………………………….
Passport No:
Fair point although the thought of leaving clues and tasks might add to the fun and appealstomsteel wrote:
Our wills are lodged with our local court (Girne) and it is an easy and inexpensive process. However, I was told this was not required, but if not, how would your executor get a copy if you had not informed him her where the will was?