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Will is opened at civil court of peace after testator's death.
Civil Code arts. 531 ff. recognise three forms of will: official wills (before a notary or magistrate of peace), holographic wills (handwritten in their entirety and signed by the testator) and oral wills (in extraordinary circumstances before at least two witnesses). Each has its own formal requirements. The outcome depends on the specific evidence and the court's assessment; consult an attorney for your individual situation.
The testator cannot make dispositions that infringe the reserved-share ratios set by law (Civil Code arts. 505 ff.). When this happens, reserved-share heirs may bring a reduction (tenkis) action to cut the will down to the reserved shares. The will is not entirely void; only the excess portion is reduced. The outcome depends on the specific evidence and the court's assessment; consult an attorney for your individual situation.
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