Philippine Civil Code Art. 804: Testamentary Succession

Statute: Philippine Civil Code
Article: Art. 804
Topic: Testamentary Succession
Status: In force
Book: BOOK III DIFFERENT MODES OF ACQUIRING OWNERSHIP Preliminary Provision
Title: TITLE IV SUCCESSION
Chapter: CHAPTER 2 Testamentary Succession
Year: 1949

The provision

Every will must be in writing and executed in a language or dialect known to the testator. (n)

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Every will must be put in writing and must be executed in a language or dialect that the person making it actually knows. A will that fails either requirement, whether unwritten or in a language unknown to the testator, does not meet this basic formal standard.

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Civil Code, Art. 804 is found in CHAPTER 2 Testamentary Succession of TITLE IV SUCCESSION of BOOK III DIFFERENT MODES OF ACQUIRING OWNERSHIP Preliminary Provision of the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386).

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