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PJC 230.3

W ILL C ONTESTS

PJC 230.3 Requirements of Will PJC 230.3A Requirements of Will—Before Will Admitted to Probate QUESTION ______ Does the document dated DATE meet all the following requirements ? 1. The document is in writing; and 2. The document was signed by the decedent in person; and 3. When the document was signed, the decedent was eighteen years of age or older, or was married, or had been married, or was a member of the United States Armed Forces, an auxiliary of the United States Armed Forces, or the United States Maritime Service; and 4. The document was attested by two or more credible persons who were at least fourteen years of age and who signed their names to the docu ment in their own handwriting in the decedent’s presence; and 5. The decedent signed the document with the intent to dispose of his property at his death. Answer “Yes” or “No.” Answer: _______________ [Include additional questions and instructions related to the validity of the will as needed, including testamentary capacity, revocation, and undue influence, together with appropriate conditioning instructions.] PJC 230.3B Requirements of Will—After Will Admitted to Probate QUESTION ______ Does the document dated DATE fail to meet any one or more of the follow ing requirements ? 1. The document is in writing; or 2. The document was signed by the decedent in person; or 3. When the document was signed, the decedent was eighteen years of age or older, or was married, or had been married, or was a member of the

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