District of Columbia Statutes
§ 18-103 — Execution of written will; attestation.
A will or testament, other than a will executed in the manner provided by section 18-107 or 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.
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Legislative History
Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 686, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1
Nearby Sections
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§ 18-1001
General provisions.§ 18-101
Definitions.§ 18-102
Capacity to make a will.§ 18-107
Nuncupative wills.§ 18-108
Execution of power by will.§ 18-109
Revocation of wills; revival.§ 18-111
Withholding will.