Title 18 — Wills. [Enacted title]
4 chapters · 44 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 18-701 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Authorized person” or “person authorized to act in connection with international wills” means a person who by section 18-709, or by the laws of the United States, including members of the diplomatic and consular service of the Unit…
D.C. Code § 18-702 International will; validity
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(a) 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 of…
D.C. Code § 18-703 International will; requirements
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(a) The will shall 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 witnesses and of a person authorized to act in connection with …
D.C. Code § 18-704 International will; other points of form
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(a) The signatures shall be placed at the end of the will. If the will consists of several sheets, each sheet shall be signed by the testator or, if he or she is unable to sign, by the person signing on his or her behalf or, if there is no such person, by the authorized person. I…
D.C. Code § 18-705 International will; certificate
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The authorized person shall attach to the will a certificate, to be signed by him or her, 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 delive…
D.C. Code § 18-706 International will; effect of certificate
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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 the formal validity of a will under this c…
D.C. Code § 18-707 International will; revocation
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The international will shall be subject to the ordinary rules of revocation of wills.
D.C. Code § 18-708 Source and construction
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Sections 18-701 through 18-707 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 inter…
D.C. Code § 18-709 Persons authorized to act in relation to international will; eligibility; recognition by authorizing agency
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Individuals who have been admitted to practice law before the courts of the District of Columbia and who are in good standing as active law practitioners in the District, are hereby declared to be authorized persons in relation to international wills.
D.C. Code § 18-710 International will information registration
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The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall establish a registry system by which authorized persons may register in a central information center, information regarding the execution of international wills, keeping that information in strictest confidence until the death of the ma…