​KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Joint Will


A joint will is a single legal document executed by two or more persons as the will of all of them, usually spouses. Although contained in one document, it is treated as the separate will of each individual.


Upon the death of one testator, the will is admitted to probate for that person, while remaining effective for the surviving testator. Each party generally retains the right to revoke the will in relation to their own estate.


Despite its convenience, joint wills are rare in practice because they can create complications, particularly where circumstances change. They are sometimes used when individuals jointly exercise a legal power, but they offer limited practical advantages compared to separate wills.