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Book 5 · Law of succession  ›  Title 7 · The making and revocation of a will › Section 2256

Revocation by the revocation of the will from official custody

(1) A will made before a notary, or in accordance with section 2249, is deemed to have been revoked if the document taken into special official custody is returned to the testator. As a rule, the office returning the document is to inform the testator of the consequence of the return stated in sentence 1, note this on the document and place on record that both these things have been done.

(2) The testator may demand the return of the will at any time. The will may only be returned to the testator personally.

(3) The provisions of subsection (2) also govern a will deposited in accordance with section 2248; the return does not affect the effectiveness of the will.

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