§ 251. Definitions. In this subchapter: (1) “Authorized person” and “person authorized to act in connection with international wills” means a person who is empowered by § 259 of this title or by the laws of the United States, including a member of the diplomatic and consular service of the United States designated by foreign […]
§ 252. International will — validity. (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 […]
§ 253. International will — requirements. (a) The will must be made in writing. It need not be written by the testator himself 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 2 credible witnesses and of a person […]
§ 254. International wills — other points of form. (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 the testator’s behalf or, if there […]
§ 255. International will — certificate. The authorized person shall attach to the will a certificate to be signed by the authorized person establishing that the requirements of this subchapter 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 […]
§ 256. 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 this subchapter. The absence or irregularity of a certificate does not affect the formal validity of a will under this […]
§ 257. International will — revocation. An international will is subject to the rules of revocation of wills appearing at §§ 208 and 209 of this title. 71 Del. Laws, c. 81, § 2;
§ 258. Source and construction. Sections 251 through 257 of this title 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 subchapter, regard shall be had to its international origin and to the need for uniformity in its interpretation. […]
§ 259. 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 who are in good standing as active law practitioners in this State, are hereby declared to be authorized persons in relation to international wills. […]
