The Probate and Administration Rules

Rule 52 of The Probate and Administration Rules: Marking of wills and furnishing of translations

(1) A photocopy of every will in respect of which an application for a grant is made shall be marked by the signature of the applicant and shall also be exhibited in any affidavit or declaration which may be required under these Rules as to the validity, terms, physical condition or date of execution of the will. (2) Where the will is written in any language other than English there shall be an English translation thereof, made by a person competent to do so, annexed to the application for the grant; and the translation shall be verified by the translator in the following manner—

I (A. B.) a ..................................... (occupation) of ................................... (full address) declare that I have read and perfectly understood the language and character of the original will of, ................................................................... (name of deceased) which is written in the ............... language and that the above is a true and accurate English translation thereof.

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