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2011-c.179 International Wills Act N.B.

Current to 2024-06-27

Contents
s. 1 — Definitions

The following definitions apply in this Act. 1997, c.I-12.4, s.1

s. 1 — convention

“Convention” means the Convention Providing a Uniform Law on the Form of an International Will, a copy of which is set out in Schedule A. (Convention)

s. 1 — international-will

“international will” means a will that has been made in accordance with the rules regarding an international will set out in the Annex to the Convention. (testament international)

s. 2 — Application and effect of Convention

1997, c.I-12.4, s.2

s. 2(1) — Application and effect of Convention

The Convention is in force in New Brunswick and applies to wills as the law of New Brunswick.

s. 2(2) — Application and effect of Convention

The Uniform Law on the Form of an International Will set out in the Annex to the Convention is law in New Brunswick.

s. 2(3) — Application and effect of Convention

Nothing in this Act detracts from or affects the validity of a will that is valid under the laws in force in New Brunswick other than this Act.

s. 2(4) — Application and effect of Convention

All members of the Law Society of New Brunswick who are authorized to practise law in New Brunswick are designated as persons authorized to act in connection with international wills.