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Article 967Types of Wills Made Using Standard Formalities

第九百六十七条(普通の方式による遺言の種類)

A will must be made in the form of a holographic instrument, notarial instrument, or sealed and notarized instrument; provided, however, that this does not apply if it is permissible to use a special formality.

遺言は、自筆証書、公正証書又は秘密証書によってしなければならない。ただし、特別の方式によることを許す場合は、この限りでない。

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