📘 Wills Amendment (International Wills) Act 2012
047 of 2012Assented 29 November 2012
This Act amends the Wills Act 1970 to incorporate provisions for 'international wills,' aligning Western Australian law with the Convention providing a Uniform Law on the Form of an International Will 1973.
Impact
This Act affects individuals making wills, particularly those with international connections or assets, by providing a standardized format recognized across participating countries. It also impacts legal practitioners and public notaries who can now act as authorized persons for international wills.
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