§84-853. Requirements of a will.
A. The will must be made in writing. It need not be written by the testator him or herself. It may be written in any language, by hand or by any other means. B. The testator shall declare in the presence of two witnesses and of a person authorized to act in connection with international […]
§84-854. Signature, date, and declaration.
A. 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 behalf of the testator or, if there is no such person, by the authorized person. […]
§84-855. Signature establishing execution of valid international will.
The authorized person shall attach to the will a certificate to be signed by the authorized person establishing that the requirements of the Uniform International Wills Act 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 […]
§84-856. Certificate – Formal validity.
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 the Uniform International Wills Act. The absence or irregularity of a certificate does not affect the formal validity of a will under the Uniform International Wills Act. Added […]
§84-857. International will – Rules of revocation of wills.
An international will is subject to the ordinary rules of revocation of wills. Added by Laws 2010, c. 383, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
§84-858. Interpretation of Uniform International Wills Act.
The Uniform International Wills Act derives from Annex to Convention of October 26, 1973, Providing a Uniform Law on the Form of an International Will. In interpreting and applying the Uniform International Wills Act, regard shall be had to its international origin and to the need for uniformity in its interpretation. Added by Laws 2010, […]
§84-859. Authorized persons.
Individuals who have been admitted to practice law before the courts of this state and are currently licensed to do so are authorized persons in relation to international wills. Added by Laws 2010, c. 383, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
§84-350. Short title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform International Wills Act”. Added by Laws 2010, c. 383, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
§84-351. Definitions.
As used in the Uniform International Wills Act: 1. “International will” means a will executed in conformity with the Uniform International Wills Act; and 2. “Authorized person” and “person authorized to act in connection with international wills” mean a person who by Section 10 of this act, or by the laws of the United States […]
§84-852. Validity of a will.
A. 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 the Uniform International Wills Act. B. […]