Freedom of Testation

English Legal System: Freedom of Testation

In the context of the English law, A Dictionary of Law provides the following legal concept of Freedom of Testation : A person’s right to provide in his will for the distribution of his estate in whatever manner he wishes. The principle is restricted by the powers of the court to set aside a will made by a person of unsound mind (See testamentary capacity) and to award *reasonable financial provision from an estate to certain relatives and dependants of the deceased under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.