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Will

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5th June, 2026

Date Published

28th May, 2026

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  • Literally, volition or desire (the will to live, etc.).
  • But as a noun, refers to a legal document specifying the wishes of person as to what should be done with her/his property after death.
  • Usually involves inheritance – specification of the person to whom ownership of the dead person’s assets are to be transferred.