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Delaware Statutes

§ 1509 — Oath of executor or administrator

Delaware·Title 12·Part Administration of Decedents’ Estates·Ch. 15 LETTERS TESTAMENTARY AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION·Subch. General Provisions
Every executor or administrator shall take and subscribe an oath, to be affixed to the bond, to perform the duties of office with fidelity.

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Legislative History

Code 1852, § 1791; Code 1915, § 3347; Code 1935, § 3812; 12 Del. C. 1953, § 1509; 59 Del. Laws, c. 384, § 1 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1

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Power of attorney by nondomiciliary executor or administrator
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Oath of executor or administrator
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