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233 Failures of advice by those preparing wills

WILLS AND ADMINISTRATION vol 42(1) will precedents

233 Failures of advice by those preparing wills

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Anyone preparing a will professionally should explain the provisions in a will to their client and ensure that the client understands and agrees to them1. For instance, a testator should know of and approve the inclusion of charging and exoneration clauses2. In Morrell v Morrell3 Hannen P commented:

‘I can only say it seems most unusual [for a solicitor] not to do one or other of these

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