551-A:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. "International will" means a will executed in conformity with RSA 551-A:2 through RSA 551-A:5. II. "Authorized person" and "person authorized to act in connection with international wills" mean a person who by RSA 551-A:9, or by the laws of the United States including members of the diplomatic […]
551-A:10 Self-Proved Will. – Any will meeting the requirements of this chapter is self-proved and shall be allowed as such by the probate court. Source. 1999, 100:5, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.
551-A:2 International Will; Validity. – I. A will shall be 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 […]
551-A:3 International Will; Requirements. – I. The will shall be made in writing. It need not be written by a testator. It may be written in any language, by hand or by any other means. II. The testator shall declare in the presence of 2 witnesses and of a person authorized to act in […]
551-A:4 International Will; Other Points of Form. – I. The signatures shall be placed at the end of the will. If the will consists of several sheets, each sheet will be signed by the testator or, if he or she is unable to sign, by the person signing on his or her behalf or, […]
551-A:5 International Will; Certificate. – The authorized person shall attach to the will a certificate to be signed by such authorized person establishing that the requirements of this chapter for valid execution of an international will have been complied with. The authorized person shall keep a copy of the certificate and deliver another to […]
551-A:6 International Will; Effect of Certificate. – In the absence of evidence to the contrary, the certificate of the authorized person shall be conclusive of the formal validity of the instrument as a will under this chapter. The absence or irregularity of a certificate shall not affect validity of a will under this chapter. […]
551-A:7 International Will; Revocation. – The international will shall be subject to the ordinary rules of revocation of wills. Source. 1998, 120:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1999.
551-A:8 Source and Construction. – RSA 551-A:1 through RSA 551-A:7 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 chapter, regard shall be had to its international origin and to the need for uniformity in its interpretation. Source. […]
551-A:9 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 […]
