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s 8B

Which document is the will?

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Part 2The making, alteration, revocation and revival of wills
Division 2Executing a will

8B Which document is the will?

(1)

If a will is executed in accordance with the remote execution procedure, the document which has been checked and signed by the special witness in accordance with section 8A(7) is the valid will.

(2)

The place of execution of a will executed in accordance with the remote execution procedure is the place where the testator is located at the time the will is executed.

(3)

A document purporting to be a will other than the will referred to in subsection (1) cannot be used unless Division 3 of Part 2 or Part 3 applies to it.

(4)

Subject to subsection (3), counterpart documents do not constitute a valid will.

S. 8C inserted by No. 11/2021 s. 81.

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