Connecticut General Statutes 45a-258 – Devise or bequest to subscribing witness
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
Every devise or bequest given in any will or codicil to a subscribing witness, or to the husband or wife of such subscribing witness, shall be void unless such will or codicil is legally attested without the signature of such witness, or unless such devisee or legatee is an heir to the testator. The competency of such witness shall not be affected by any such devise or bequest. The interest of any witness in any community, church, society, association or corporation, beneficially interested in any devise or bequest, shall not affect such devise or bequest or the competency of such witness.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 45a-258
- Bequest: Property gifted by will.
- Codicil: An addition, change, or supplement to a will executed with the same formalities required for the will itself.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Devise: To gift property by will.
- Legatee: A beneficiary of a decedent
- Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.