524.2-1001 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of sections 524.2-1001 to 524.2-1010, the terms defined in this section have the meanings ascribed to them. Subd. 2. International will. “International will” means a will executed in conformity with sections 524.2-1002 to 524.2-1005. Subd. 3. Authorized person. “Authorized person” and “person authorized to act in connection […]
524.2-1002 INTERNATIONAL WILL; VALIDITY. Subdivision 1. Form. A will is valid as regards form, irrespective particularly of the place where it is made, of the location of the assets and of the nationality, domicile, or residence of the testator, if it is made in the form of an international will complying with the requirements of […]
524.2-1003 INTERNATIONAL WILL; REQUIREMENTS. Subdivision 1. In writing. The will must be made in writing. It need not be written by the testator personally. It may be written in any language, by hand or by any other means. Subd. 2. Testator’s declaration. The testator shall declare in the presence of two witnesses and of a […]
524.2-1004 INTERNATIONAL WILLS; OTHER POINTS OF FORM. Subdivision 1. Multiple pages. The signatures must be placed at the end of the will. If the will consists of several sheets, each sheet must be signed by the testator or, if the testator is unable to sign, by the person signing on the testator’s behalf or, if […]
524.2-1005 INTERNATIONAL WILL; CERTIFICATE. The authorized person shall sign and attach to the will a certificate establishing that the requirements of sections 524.2-1002 to 524.2-1005 for valid execution of an international will have been fulfilled. The authorized person shall keep a copy of the certificate and deliver another to the testator. The certificate must be […]
524.2-1006 INTERNATIONAL WILL; EFFECT OF CERTIFICATE. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, the certificate of the authorized person is conclusive of the formal validity of the instrument as a will under sections 524.2-1001 to 524.2-1010. The absence or irregularity of a certificate does not affect the formal validity of a will under sections […]
524.2-1007 INTERNATIONAL WILL; REVOCATION. An international will is subject to the ordinary rules of revocation of wills. History: 1978 c 525 s 8
524.2-1008 SOURCE AND CONSTRUCTION. Sections 524.2-1001 to 524.2-1007 derive from Annex to Convention of October 26, 1973, Providing a Uniform Law on the Form of an International Will. In interpreting and applying sections 524.2-1001 to 524.2-1007, regard shall be had to its international origin and to the need for uniformity in its interpretation. History: 1978 […]
524.2-1009 PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO ACT IN RELATION TO INTERNATIONAL WILL; ELIGIBILITY; RECOGNITION BY AUTHORIZING AGENCY. Individuals who have been admitted to practice law before the courts of this state and are currently licensed so to do are authorized persons in relation to international wills. History: 1978 c 525 s 10
524.2-1010 INTERNATIONAL WILL INFORMATION REGISTRATION. Subdivision 1. Registry. The secretary of state shall establish a registry system by which authorized persons may register, in a central information center, information regarding the execution of international wills. The information shall be private until the death of the testator, after which date it shall be available to any […]
