Sec. 5. A will is legally executed if the manner of its execution complies with the law, in force either at the time of execution or at the time of the testator‘s death, of:

(1) this state;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 29-1-5-5

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
(2) the jurisdiction that the testator is actually present in at the time the testator executes the will; or

(3) the domicile of the testator at the time of execution or at the time of his death.

Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.505. As amended by P.L.40-2018, SEC.1.