District Of Columbia § 18-706 - International will; effect of certificate.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 18-706 — International will; effect of certificate., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-706. International will; effect of certificate.
18-706In 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 chapter.
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What does D.C. Code § 18-706 cover?
Section 18-706 ("International will; effect of certificate.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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