Answer to Question #197280 in Law for Refilwe

Question

If a will is made in a country other than South Africa, which legal system’s formalities must be complied with for the will to be valid in terms of South African law? Choose the most correct answer: [1] The law of the country where the will was executed. [2] The law of the country where the testator was domiciled or habitually resident at the execution of the will or at the time of his or her death. [3] The law of the country where the testator was a citizen at the execution of the will or at the time of his or her death. [4] All of the above

Answer 1

[3] The law of the country where the testator was a citizen at the execution of the will or at the time of his or her death.