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Rule 13 Execution of will of blind or illiterate testatorI1

England and Wales

Before admitting to proof a will which appears to have been signed by a blind or illiterate testator or by another person by direction of the testator, or which for any other reason raises doubt as to the testator having had knowledge of the contents of the will at the time of its execution, the F1district judge or registrar shall satisfy himself that the testator had such knowledge.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in rule 13 inserted (14.10.1991) by The Non-Contentious Probate (Amendment) Rules 1991 (S.I. 1991/1876), rules 1(1), 7(1)

Commencement

I1

Rule 13 in force at 1.1.1988, see rule 1