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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A will executed outside this state in a manner prescribed by §§ 32-1-101 -- 32-1-108, inclusive, or a written will executed outside this state in a manner prescribed by the law of the place of its execution or by the law of the testator's domicile at the time of its execution, shall have the same force and effect in this state as if executed in this state in compliance with those sections.
(b) A will described in subsection (a) is sufficiently proved to be admitted to probate in this state if it is proved that the will could be admitted to probate:
(1) In the state where it was signed;
(2) Under the law of the testator's domicile at the time of its execution; or
(3) In a manner prescribed by § 32-2-104, § 32-2-105, or § 32-2-110.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 32. Wills § 32-1-107 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-32-wills/tn-code-sect-32-1-107/
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