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    SECTION 1-2.19

    Will

    Estates, Powers & Trusts (EPT) CHAPTER 17-B, ARTICLE 1, PART 2

    § 1-2.19 Will

    * (a) A will is an oral declaration or written instrument, made as
    prescribed by 3-2.1 or 3-2.2 to take effect upon death, whereby a person
    disposes of property or directs how it shall not be disposed of,
    disposes of his body or any part thereof, exercises a power, appoints a
    fiduciary or makes any other provision for the administration of his
    estate, and which is revocable during his lifetime.

    * NB Effective until June 10, 2027

    * (a) A will is an oral declaration or written instrument, made as
    prescribed by 3-2.1, 3-2.2 or 3-6.6 to take effect upon death, whereby a
    person disposes of property or directs how it shall not be disposed of,
    disposes of their body or any part thereof, exercises a power, appoints
    a fiduciary or makes any other provision for the administration of their
    estate, and which is revocable during their lifetime.

    * NB Effective June 10, 2027

    (b) Unless the context otherwise requires, the term "will" includes a
    "codicil".