Pennsylvania § 3138 - Later will or codicil.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3138 — Later will or codicil., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3138. Later will or codicil.
If a later will or codicil is submitted to the register for probate within three months of the testator's death but after the register shall have probated an earlier instrument, the register, after such notice as he deems advisable, but with at least ten-days' notice to the petitioner who presented the probated instrument if he has not requested probate of the later will or codicil, shall have power to open the probate record, receive proof of the later instrument or instruments and amend his probate record.
Cross References. Section 3138 is referred to in section 3133 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 3138
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3138 cover?
Section 3138 ("Later will or codicil.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 3138?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3138" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 3138 apply to my situation?
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