D.C. Code § 18-103

Current through codified legislation effective July 19, 2024

Section 18-103 - Execution of written will; attestation

A will or testament, other than a will executed in the manner provided by section 18-107or Chapter 9 of this title, is void unless it is:

(1) in writing and signed by the testator, or by another person in his presence and by his express direction; and

(2) attested and subscribed in the presence of the testator, by at least two credible witnesses.

D.C. Code § 18-103

Amended by D.C. Law 24-296,§ 2, 70 DCR 001012, eff. 3/10/2023.

Amended by D.C. Law 24-9,§ VIII-811, 68 DCR 004824, eff. 6/24/2021, exp. 2/4/2022.

Amended by D.C. Act23-405,§ VIII-811, 67 DCR 9400, eff. 8/19/2020.

Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 686, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1; May 27, 2020, D.C. Act 23-326, Chapter 1(b), 0 DCR 0.