A will must be written by hand, typewriter, or computer. The person making the will (the testator) must take great care to explain his or her wishes in simple terms avoiding technical legal words.
Who can make a Will?
In Jamaica, the Wills Act specifies specific legal requirements that the testator must follow to guarantee that his will is considered valid by the Court and that his wish as indicated in the Will is carried out. The law demands that individuals have the legal and mental competence to create a will. This means that the person must be over the age of eighteen (18) years old, of a sound mind, and able to make his Will free of fraud, coercion, or pressure.
What can I Will or leave behind?
Put plainly, anything you own of monetary value. You can leave your clothes, jewellery, house, land, furniture, etc. When you own something with a monetary value, you must write your will. When writing your Will, you must specify the asset so that it may be easily identified. Instead of saying "my house," you may say "my property located at 123 Lane, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, registered at Volume 1234 Folio 567."
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