• Wills Act, 1953 (Act No. 7 of 1953)
  • Notice No. 451 of 1953
  • Act
  • 1. Definitions
  • 2. Formalities required in the execution of a will
  • 2A. Power of court to declare a will to be revoked
  • 2B. Effect of divorce or annulment of marriage on will
  • 2C. Surviving spouse and descendants of certain persons entitled to benefits in terms of will
  • 2D. Interpretation of wills
  • 3. [Repealed] Soldier's wills
  • 3bis. Validity of certain wills executed in accordance with the internal law of certain other states
  • 4. Competency to make a will
  • 4A. Competency of persons involved in execution of will
  • 5. [Repealed] Witnesses cannot benefit under a will
  • 6. [Repealed] Witness cannot be nominated as executor, etc.
  • 7. Repeal of laws
  • 8. [Repealed] Application of Act to South-West Africa
  • 9. Short title and date of commencement
  • Schedules
    • Schedule 1 : Certificate in terms of Section 2(1)(a)(v)
    • Schedule 2 : Certificate in terms of Section 2(1)(b)(iv)
    • Schedule 3 : Laws repealed