# The Wills and Administration Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1994, Article 4: Minority


(1) No will made by a person under the age of 18 years is valid, unless he is or has been a spouse or civil partner.
(2) No will made before 1st January 1970 by a person under the age of 21 years is valid.
(3) No will made before the commencement of this Order by a person who, at the date of the will, had not attained the age of 18 years is valid, even though he then was or had been married.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1994/1899/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/wills-and-administration-proceedings-northern-ireland-order-1994/article-4
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