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WILLS The general nature of a will Executing a will - formal requirements Making a will - the testator's state of mind Privileged wills Delegation of will-making power Revocation and amendment of wills Incorporation by reference, republications, revival and secret trusts Change in subject-matter of gift before death Failure of gift in relation to beneficiary Satisfaction, equitable ademption and election Construction of wills Contracts relating to wills INTESTACY Should a person make a will The historical setting Division per stirpes and per capita Distribution on intestacy in the several jurisdictions Distribution on intestacy in Victoria Distribution on intestacy in New South Wales Distribution on intestacy in South Australia Distribution on intestacy in Queensland Distribution on intestacy in Western Australia Distribution on intestacy in Tasmania Distribution on intestacy in Australian Capital Territory Distribution on intestacy in Northern Territory Distribution on intestacy in New Zealand Spouses taking on intestacy Children taking on intestacy Other takers in intestacy The doctrine of hotchpot - the need to bring inter vivos benefits into account The need to bring testamentary benefits into account on a partial intestacy Disclaiming benefits on intestacy Altering the statutory scheme of succession Personal chattels and matrimonial homes Contingent partial intestacies Family provision claims Survivorship