COMMENT To make a valid will, a person must be of age and of sound mind; normally a will must be signed and witnessed in the presence of two witnesses who have no interest in the will. In English law there is complete freedom to dispose of one’s property after death as one wishes. However, any dependant may apply for provision to be made out of the estate of a deceased under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act. Writing a will does not bind you to do what you say you are going to do in it. If in your will you leave your car to your son, and then sell the car before you die, your son has no claim on the will for the value of the car.