What is a will and why do I need one?

A Will is a document of wishes, where a person leaves their estate to beneficiaries. It is necessary to have a will so your wishes and the distribution of your assets are clear.

A will must be signed by the person making it in the presence of two witnesses, both of whom must be present at the time of signing.

A will is not valid in the Cayman Islands unless:

• it is in writing; handwritten or typed is acceptable;
• signed by the person making the will or some other person with his/her instruction.
• A will has to be signed at the end;
• A Will must be signed by the person making in the presence of two witnesses present at the same time, or the will must be signed on his behalf in front of two witnesses.