Wills can be in the form of self-written wills, written wills, printed wills, recorded wills, oral wills, notarized wills, etc. Each form of making a will has relevant requirements for the actor. Only when legal conditions are met can the will be effective.
Legal Basis
Article 1134 of the Civil Code
A self-written will shall be written and signed by the testator, and the year shall be indicated. , month, day.
Article 1135
A written will must be witnessed by two or more witnesses. Sign with other witnesses and indicate the year, month and day.
Article 1,136
The printing of a will must be witnessed by two or more witnesses. The testator and witnesses should sign each page of the will and indicate the year, month, and day.
Article 1137
A will made in the form of audio and video recording shall be witnessed by more than two witnesses. The testator and witness shall record their name or portrait, as well as the year, month and day in the audio and video recording.
Article 1,138
In critical circumstances, a testator may make an oral will. An oral will must be witnessed by two or more witnesses. After the critical situation is eliminated, if the testator is able to make a will in writing or in the form of audio and video recordings, the oral will will be invalid.
Article 1139
Notarization of a will shall be handled by the testator through a notary institution.