Nelson made his will in 2019. He died in 2022 and his executors now seek your advice
Question:
Nelson made his will in 2019. He died in 2022 and his executors now seek your advice as to the validity of the following gifts : (a) "I would like my trustees to pay £500 to any person who they consider to have assisted me in my career".
(b) I give £25,000 to my dear friend Roxy. At her death the remaining part of what is left that she does not want for her own use I would like her to give to Ben and Zoe in equal shares.
(c) "I give £500,000 to my trustees on trust to invest the money and to distribute the income arising at their absolute discretion amongst the employees and ex-employees of Coventry University".
(d) "Anything that is left to be given to Coventry cathedral.
IF THESE WILL SATISFY THE CERTAINTY OF INTENTION EXPLAIN, HOW IT IS SATISFY THE INTENTION OD CERTAINITY.
Income Tax Fundamentals 2013
ISBN: 9781285586618
31st Edition
Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus Buller, Steven L Gill