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Article 806

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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Every will must be acknowledged before a notary public by the testator and the witnesses.

Official text — RA 386

Every will must be acknowledged before a notary public by the testator and the witnesses. The notary public shall not be required to retain a copy of the will, or file another with the office of the Clerk of Court.(n)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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