Formal Validity
A will is generally considered valid if properly executed according to the law of the place where:
- it was executed;
- the testator was domiciled either when the will was executed or at the time of death (since the policy in most laws is to uphold the validity of wills to respect the demonstrated intention of the testator, if validity is established under either law, it will be deemed valid);
- the testator was a national either at the time of execution or death; or
- the testator was habitually resident either at the time of execution or death.
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