Wisconsin Statutes 853.05 – Execution of wills outside the state or by nonresidents within this state
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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 853.05
- Following: when used by way of reference to any statute section, means the section next following that in which the reference is made. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols or figures. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- State: when applied to states of the United States, includes the District of Columbia, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the several territories organized by Congress. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
(1) A will is validly executed if it is in writing and any of the following applies:
(a) The will is executed according to s. 853.03.
(b) The will is executed in accordance with the law, at the time of execution or at the time of death, of any of the following:
1. The place where the will was executed.
2. The place where the testator resided, was domiciled or was a national at the time of execution.
3. The place where the testator resided, was domiciled or was a national at the time of death.
(2) Any will under sub. (1) (b) has the same effect as if executed in this state in compliance with s. 853.03.