Irene went to a camp in Mabira forest with some friends. It was going well until she got lost. She started panicking and thought she would end up being eaten by a wild animal. She also started thinking about her property. She decided to record her Will in the form of a voice note and share it with a family group. Of course, she made it out of the forest, but she wants to know if one can record a Will if they can’t write in such circumstances.
WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?
Unfortunately, Irene’s Will would not be valid. Recording a Will sounds easy, especially with the development of technology. However, our laws require us to write down our Wills. A will is an important document that shows your properties, the people you value (beneficiaries) and how this property should be shared. You really need time to sit down and accurately write this. In the event that you acquire new property, you can edit your Will or even create a new one.
However, just like they say, there is an exception to some principles; the people fighting at war can record or orally state how their property should be given. These people are the equivalent of our UPDF in Uganda. For example, if a UPDF officer went to fight in Somalia and saw that the chances of survival were minimal because of an injury or intensity of the war, they can record or orally state how they wish their property to be shared. Therefore, if you aren’t a military officer, please get time and write your Will. The recorded Will be invalid and not followed.
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Source: BarefootLawyers
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