How Old Must One Be to Make a Will? Can One Choose to Make an Oral Will or a Written Will?

At what age can one make a will?

Is there any legal provision regarding the age to make a will? If so, at what age is one allowed to make a will? I look forward to your response. Thank you.

Answer:

Based on Article 625 of the Civil Code 2015 which stipulates the person making a will as follows:

- Adults who meet the conditions specified in point a, clause 1, Article 630 of this Code have the right to make a will to dispose of their property.

- Persons from fifteen to under eighteen years old are allowed to make a will, if they have the consent of their parents or guardians.

According to this provision, it can be understood that persons from 15 years of age and above can make a will according to the law.

Can one choose to make an oral will or a written will?

I understand that our law allows for an oral will and a written will. Does this mean that one can choose the type of will they want to make?

Answer:

Based on Article 627 of the Civil Code 2015 which stipulates:

A will must be made in writing; if it is not possible to make a will in writing, an oral will can be made.

And Clause 1 of Article 629 of this Code also stipulates:

In cases where a person's life is threatened by death and it is impossible to make a will in writing, an oral will can be made.

From these provisions, it can be seen that an oral will can only be made when it is impossible to make a will in writing (when life is threatened by death). In ordinary cases, the will must be made in writing. Therefore, in essence, the person making the will is not allowed to choose the form of the will.

At what time can the person making the will amend or supplement the will?

Two years ago, I wrote a will, but now my health is quite good, and I want to amend and supplement the names in the will. I would like to know according to legal provisions, at what time can the person making the will amend or supplement it?

Answer:

Based on Clauses 1 and 2 of Article 640 of the Civil Code 2015 which stipulates as follows:

The person making the will may amend, supplement, replace, or cancel the will at any time.

In case the person making the will supplements the will, the will already made and the supplement have equal legal effect; if a part of the will already made and the supplement contradict each other, only the supplement has legal effect.

Thus, you can amend or supplement your will at any time.

Respectfully!