Making a will in Zambia: prepare before meeting a practitioner
Organise assets, intended beneficiaries and executor questions before having a will prepared.
A will needs more than a list of names and assets. Formalities, capacity, property that can be disposed of and family circumstances all need assessment. This guide prepares a consultation; it is not a will template and does not establish that a handwritten or downloaded document is valid.
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What this guide covers
- List assets and ownership
- Record family and dependants
- Identify intended gifts and alternatives
- Discuss an executor and practical arrangements
- Check capacity and execution requirements
- Deal with earlier documents
- Plan safe storage and later review
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- Wills and Administration of Testate Estates Act — National Assembly ↗
Published chapter text, not a verified current consolidation. Confirm later amendments, excluded property, formalities and the facts before preparing or relying on a will.
- Applying for legal aid — Legal Aid Board ↗
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