A will or testament, other than a will executed in the manner provided by section 18-107 or Chapter 9 of this title, is void unless it is:

1. (1) in writing and signed by the testator, or by another person in his presence and by his express direction; and
2. (2) attested and subscribed in the presence of the testator, by at least two credible witnesses.

History

Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 686, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1

Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-296, § 2(b)

Prior Codifications

1973 Ed., § 18-103.

1981 Ed., § 18-103.

Section References

This section is referenced in § 1-1001.06a, § 18-105, and § 18-109.

Emergency Legislation

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see Chapter 1(b) of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-326, May 27, 2020, 67 DCR 7045).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see Chapter 1(b) of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-328, June 8, 2020, 67 DCR 7598).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 811(b) of Coronavirus Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-405, Aug. 19, 2020, 67 DCR 10235).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 811(b) of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-30, Mar. 17, 2021, 68 DCR 003101).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 811(b) of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-96, June 7, 2021, 68 DCR 006025).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3(gg)(1) of Public Emergency Extension and Eviction and Utility Moratorium Phasing Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-125, July 24, 2021, 68 DCR 007342).

Temporary Legislation

For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 811(b) of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-130, Oct. 9, 2020, 67 DCR 8622).

For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 811(b) of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-9, June 24, 2021, 68 DCR 004824).

For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 3(gg)(1) of Public Emergency Extension and Eviction and Utility Moratorium Phasing Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-39, Oct. 27, 2021, 68 DCR 009487).