Making a will

A will is a legal document that expresses a person's wishes to bequeath his or her properties to others after his or her death. If you do not make a will, your assets will be distributed according to the law, and you have no control over who will receive your assets in an intestacy situation.

Making a will will minimize disputes among family members. In reality, family members may raise disputes about assets because they feel it is unfair if the properties are divided by the law. Besides, you can control the distribution of your assets, even though making a bequest to non-family members.

In general, there are some key notes when preparing a will in Vietnam:

1/ The will must be made in writing; if it is not able to be made in writing, it can be made orally;

2/ The testator was of sound mind when he or she made the will, and he or she was not deceived, threatened, or coerced into making the will;

3 The will's contents are not contrary to law or social morals, and the will complies with legal formalities.

4/ A will made by a person between fifteen and eighteen years of age must be made in writing and with the consent of the parents or guardian of such person.

5/ A will made by a person who is incapacitated or illiterate must be made in writing by a witness and must be notarized or certified.

6/ A written will that is not notarized or certified shall be deemed lawful only if it satisfies the requirements provided in Article 630 of the Civil Code.

7/ An oral will shall be deemed lawful only if the testator expressed his or her last wishes before at least two witnesses who immediately recorded those wishes in writing and signed or fingerprinted the document. Such will must be notarized or certified within five working days of the date on which the testator orally expressed his or her last wishes.

 

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Our team of knowledgeable and experienced attorneys can help you quickly and peacefully resolve your will-related concerns. We can also offer you individualized, thorough legal counsel and assistance at every stage of the procedure.

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