CILEX CPQ A6 Wills & Probate Practice Questions - CILEX CPQ Advanced Stage A6 Wills, Probate And Private Client Exam

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Under section 15 of the Wills Act 1837, what is the legal effect if a beneficiary under a will acts as one of the two attesting witnesses to the execution of that will?

The gift to that beneficiary is void, but the will itself remains validly executed The entire will is rendered completely void The beneficiary receives their gift, but must pay a fine to the court The execution is invalid unless a third non-beneficiary witness signs within 14 days

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The gift to that beneficiary is void, but the will itself remains validly executed

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