PVL2602
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1. Educational and Reference: You may use this document for educational, reference, and
comparison purposes.
2. No Duplication or Misrepresentation: You are not allowed to duplicate or misrepresent this
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,lOMoAR cPSD| 15757956
, PVL2602 – EXAMINATION PREPARATION
DEFINITIONS:
Competent witness:
With regard to a will, any person over the age of 14 years who is competent to give
evidence in a court of law.
Animus testandi:
The intention of the testator to make a will.
Amanuensis:
Someone who signs a will on behalf of a testator.
Testamentary writing:
A document that defines any one of the three essential elements of a bequest:
1. The property bequeathed.
2. The extent of the interest bequeathed; or
3. The beneficiary
Heir:
• A beneficiary who inherits a testator’s entire estate, a portion thereof or the
residue thereof.
• The bequest is known as an inheritance.
Dies cedit:
• The day will come.
• The time when a beneficiary obtains a vested right to claim delivery of
bequeathed property unconditionally (whether or not the exercise of this right is
delayed until some future date which is certain to arrive).
Dies venit
• The day has come.
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LATEST EXAM PACK
Terms of Utilisation:
1. Educational and Reference: You may use this document for educational, reference, and
comparison purposes.
2. No Duplication or Misrepresentation: You are not allowed to duplicate or misrepresent this
document's content as your own work. OCT/NOV - 2023
3. Accept Consequences: If you misuse or plagiarize this document, you accept responsibility
for any resulting consequences.
Your use of this document signifies your agreement to these terms. Failure to comply may lead to legal
action or other appropriate measures.
,NB: This document is an additional tool
for exam preparation. The Stuvia-user
that compiled and uploaded this
document takes no responsibility for
incorrect answers. Students must
ensure that they study the prescribed
material and understand the content.
,lOMoAR cPSD| 15757956
, PVL2602 – EXAMINATION PREPARATION
DEFINITIONS:
Competent witness:
With regard to a will, any person over the age of 14 years who is competent to give
evidence in a court of law.
Animus testandi:
The intention of the testator to make a will.
Amanuensis:
Someone who signs a will on behalf of a testator.
Testamentary writing:
A document that defines any one of the three essential elements of a bequest:
1. The property bequeathed.
2. The extent of the interest bequeathed; or
3. The beneficiary
Heir:
• A beneficiary who inherits a testator’s entire estate, a portion thereof or the
residue thereof.
• The bequest is known as an inheritance.
Dies cedit:
• The day will come.
• The time when a beneficiary obtains a vested right to claim delivery of
bequeathed property unconditionally (whether or not the exercise of this right is
delayed until some future date which is certain to arrive).
Dies venit
• The day has come.
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