Will is made during a person's lifetime and can be performed only after his death. A condition for the validity of a will is the fact of the testator's death. The method of making a will is very important so that the will of the testator cannot be misinterpreted in the future and inheritance took place in full compliance with the wishes of the testator.
The will is made in writing indicating the place and time of its compilation, must be signed personally by the testator, as well as must be certified by a notary public or an official defined by Article 1252 of the Civil Code of Ukraine. Wills made by unauthorized persons, as well as wills made in violation of the requirements for form and proof, are invalid.