Theobald on Wills (17th Ed.)

CONTENTS
SECTION A: INTRODUCTION
Wills and other Testamentary instruments
Wills and conflict of Laws
SECTION B: MAKING A WILL
Formal Validity
Substantial Validity
Incorporation of Documents
Alterations
Revocation
Revival and Republication
What property may be disposed of by Will?
The Equitable doctrine of Election
Who may be Devisees of Legatees?
Provision for the Deceased’s Family and Dependants
SECTION C: UNDERSTANDING A WILL
Admissibility of Evidence as an aid to Construction
General Principles of Construction
Alteration and Revocation of Gifts
Types of Legacy
Gifts over
Testamentary Options
Gifts and Annuities
Gifts for Charitable Purposes
Residuary Gifts and Partial Intestacy
Description of Things
Description of Beneficiaries: General
Description of Beneficiaries: Relationships
Description of Beneficiaries: Children
Description of Beneficiaries: Class Gifts
Descriptions of Interests
Conditions
Vesting
Perpetuity and Accumulation
Execution of Powers
SECTION D: GIVING EFFECT TO WILLS
Probate and its Effect
Administration
Administrative powers of Trustees
Double Portions
Income or Interest Carried by Gifts
SECTION E: PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE
Professional Negligence