Text of the provision
Art. 819. Wills, prohibited by the preceding article, executed by Filipinos in a foreign country shall not be valid in the Philippines, even though authorized by the laws of the country where they may have been executed.
(733a)
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
Joint wills executed by Filipinos in a foreign country are not valid in the Philippines, even though authorized by the laws of the country where they were made.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 818 — Joint Wills Are Prohibited.
- Article 821 — Who Cannot Be a Witness.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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