Execution of Will Flashcards
What is needed to have a Valid Will?
1) In writing
2) Signed by the testor
3) Attested to by 2 witnesses.
Nevada Requirement for a Valid Well
1) Testator must be 18 or over
2) will must be written with testamentary intent
3) Testator must sign the will
4) two person who witness signing it
5) and who sign it in T’s presence.
Holographic Will
NEVADA
1) Signed
2) Dated
3) Material provisions in testators handwriting.
Execution of Will
Testamentary intent
The testato must have present inent that the instrument operates as his will
** Parol evidence is admissible to show that an instrument was not meant to have any effect.
Codicil
Modifies a previously executed will and must itself be executed with the same formalities.
** Doctrine of republication by codicil. A will is treated as having been executed on the date of the last codicil.
Interested Witness
The will will still be valid if:
* She is a supernumerary or would have taken a share if the will had not be the probate.