Rhode Island General Laws 33-5-7. Wills conforming to laws of other states
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Any last will and testament executed outside this state in the mode prescribed by the law, either of the place where executed or of the testator‘s domicile, shall be deemed to be legally executed, and shall be of the same force and effect as if executed in the mode prescribed by the laws of this state; provided, the last will and testament is in writing and subscribed by the testator.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 203, § 36; G.L. 1909, ch. 254, § 36; P.L. 1911, ch. 706, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 298, § 36; G.L. 1938, ch. 566, § 35; G.L. 1956, § 33-5-7.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 33-5-7
- in writing: include printing, engraving, lithographing, and photo-lithographing, and all other representations of words in letters of the usual form. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-16
- Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.