To what extent is there testamentary freedom in England and Wales? : Grin Verlag : 9783346254801 : 3346254801 : 29 Sep 2020 : Bachelor Thesis from the year 2018 in the subject Law - Civil / Private / Family Law / Law of Succession, grade: 71%, Anglia Ruskin University, course: LLB (Hons), language: English, abstract: A testament is considered to be one of the most fundamental actions that an individual carries out, having followed the criteria to constitute valid legacies. The assumption, in England and Wales, is that the provisions will be adhered to, as they enjoy testamentary freedom. This dissertation is based on the power that one possesses over their assets and the amount of freedom they have to be able to dispose it on their death. Absolute testamentary freedom is not seen in any legal system, as it would constitute many issues. Thus, evaluating the present restrictions that occur in relation to the construction and validation of a testament, which could arise before or after th