A Paper Writing document can be prepared by an individual (Testator), regarding the distribution of his/her estate upon his/her death, while he/she is alive.  Amendments can be made to the document while the individual is alive, however the last “Paper Writing” made will revoke the previous ones, and then becomes the Last Will and Testament upon the Testator’s death.

Before a Paper Writing can be registered the following requirements have to be met:-

• Name of Testator
• Name, address and occupation of two witnesses
• Signatures of parties (Testator and Witnesses)
• Date of Execution

A Paper Writing that satisfies the requirements stated above should be taken to the Registrar General's Department where it will be assessed for the following costs:-

• Legal sheets (each 160 words) = $110
• Deed receipt                                 $200
• Service charges – 7-days              $500
•  Nextday                                       $1500

After the appropriate fees are paid, the customer will be issued a receipt and then informed when to return for the completed document, based on their request.