Part 1 Wills
Civil Partnership Act 2004 (2004 c 33) | Legislation

SCHEDULE 14 Wills, Administration of Estates and Family Provision: Northern Ireland

Section 195

Part 1 Wills

1

Amend the Wills and Administration Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (SI 1994/1899 (NI 13)) as follows.

2

In Article 4(1) (will made by person under 18 invalid unless he is or has been married), for “married†substitute “a spouse or civil partnerâ€.

3

In Article 8(1) and (3) (avoidance of gifts to attesting witnesses and their spouses), after “spouse†(in each place) insert “or civil partnerâ€.

4

In Article 9 (witnessing by creditor), after “spouse†insert “or civil partnerâ€.

5

After Article 13 insert—

“Effect of civil partnership
13A

(1)     Subject to paragraphs (2) to (6), a will is revoked by the formation of a civil partnership between the testator and another person.

(2)     A disposition in a will in exercise of a power of appointment takes effect

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