Current through codified legislation effective September 18, 2024
Section 18-103 - Execution of written will; attestationA 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. 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.