Text of the provision
Art. 804. Every will must be in writing and executed in a language or dialect known to the testator.
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Civil Code of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 386, approved June 18, 1949, effective August 30, 1950. Reproduced in full; verified verbatim against the LawPhil and ChanRobles official-text renderings.
What this article means
Every will must be in writing and executed in a language or dialect known to the testator.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 803 — A Married Woman's Property Rights in a Will.
- Article 805 — Formalities of a Notarial Will.
Cases citing this article
- Testate Estate of the Late Alipio Abada, et al. vs. Alipio Abaja, et al, G.R. No. 147145, January 31, 2005 — read the decision on LawPhil →
- In the Matter of the Allowance of the Will of Moises F. Banayad Apolonia Banayad Frianela vs. Servillano Banayad, Jr, G.R. No. 169700, July 30, 2009 — read the decision on LawPhil →
- Spouses Benigno Que, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al, G.R. No. 150739, August 18, 2005 — read the decision on LawPhil →
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