§ 15-11-1001. Short Title
This part 10 shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform International Wills Act”. Source: L. 89: Entire part added, p. 811, § 1, effective April 17.
§ 15-11-1002. Definitions
As used in this part 10, unless the context otherwise requires: “Authorized person” and “person authorized to act in connection with international wills” means a person who, by section 15-11-1010 or the laws of the United States, including members of the diplomatic and consular service of the United States designated by Foreign Service Regulations, is […]
§ 15-11-1003. International Wills – Validity
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 this part 10. The invalidity of a […]
§ 15-11-1004. International Wills – Requirements
An international will shall be made in writing. It need not be written by the testator himself. It may be written in any language by hand or by any other means. A testator shall declare in the presence of two witnesses and of a person authorized to act in connection with international wills that the […]
§ 15-11-1005. International Wills – Other Points of Form
All the signatures shall 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 he is unable to sign, by the person signing on his behalf or, if there is no such person, by the authorized person. In addition, each […]
§ 15-11-1006. Certificate That Requirements for an International Will Have Been Met
The authorized person shall attach to the will a certificate to be signed by him establishing that the requirements of this part 10 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 shall be substantially in […]
§ 15-11-1007. 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 this part 10. The absence or irregularity of a certificate does not affect the formal validity of a will under this part 10. Source: L. 89: Entire part […]
§ 15-11-1008. Revocation
An international will is subject to the rules of revocation of wills set forth in part 5 of this article. Source: L. 89: Entire part added, p. 814, § 1, effective April 17.
§ 15-11-1009. Source and Construction of This Part
Sections 15-11-1001 to 15-11-1008 derive from Annex to Convention of October 26, 1973, Providing a Uniform Law on the Form of an International Will. In interpreting and applying this part 10, regard shall be had to its international origin and to the need for uniformity in its interpretation. Source: L. 89: Entire part added, p. […]
§ 15-11-1010. 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. Source: L. 89: Entire part added, p. 814, § 1, effective April 17.
§ 15-11-1011. Filing of International Will – Certificate and Deposit of Will
The authorized person may file, at the time the international will is made, a completed copy of the certificate required by this part 10 with the clerk of the court having probate jurisdiction in the county in which the testator is domiciled. If the testator is not domiciled in Colorado, the authorized person may file […]