§ 131. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “International will” means a will executed pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. (2) “Authorized person” and “person authorized to act in connection with international wills” means a person who is authorized to supervise the execution of international wills pursuant to this chapter or federal law, […]
§ 132. Validity (a) A will made in the form of an international will in compliance with the requirements of this chapter shall be valid with regard to form, irrespective of the place where it is made, the location of the assets, or the nationality, domicile, or residence of the testator. (b) The invalidity of […]
§ 133. Requirements (a) An international will shall comply with the following requirements: (1) The will shall be in writing. It need not be written by the testator, and may be written in any language, by hand or by any other means. (2) The testator shall declare in the presence of two or more witnesses […]
§ 134. Other points of form (a) The signatures shall be placed at the end of the will. If the will consists of more than one sheet, each sheet shall be numbered and signed by the testator or, if he or she is unable to sign, by the person signing on the testator’s behalf. If […]
§ 135. Certificate (a) The authorized person shall sign and attach to the will a certificate establishing that there has been compliance with the requirements of this chapter for valid execution of an international will. The authorized person shall keep a copy of the certificate and deliver another copy to the testator. (b) The certificate […]
§ 136. Effect of certificate In the absence of contrary evidence, a certificate by an authorized person that complies with the requirements of section 135 of this title shall be conclusive as to the formal validity of the instrument as a will under this chapter. The absence or irregularity of a certificate by an authorized […]
§ 137. Revocation An international will may be revoked in any manner permitted by section 11 of this title. (Added 2019, No. 11, § 1.)
§ 138. Source and construction Sections 131-137 of this chapter are derived from the Annex to the Convention on Providing a Uniform Law on the Form of an International Will, October 26, 1973. When interpreting and applying this chapter, courts shall be guided by its international origin and by the need for uniformity in its […]
§ 139. Authorized persons A person who is admitted in good standing and has an active law license to practice law in this State shall be an authorized person in relation to international wills. (Added 2019, No. 11, § 1.)
§ 140. Self proved A will that meets the requirements of this chapter is self-proved and shall be allowed by the probate court. (Added 2019, No. 11, § 1.)
