A will, testament, or codicil is not valid for any purpose unless the person making it is at least 18 years of age and, at the time of executing or acknowledging it as provided by this chapter, of sound and disposing mind and capable of executing a valid deed or contract.
(Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 686, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1; July 22, 1976, D.C. Law 1-75, § 4(a), 23 DCR 1180.)
1981 Ed., § 18-102.
1973 Ed., § 18-102.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 18 - Wills. [Enacted title]
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 18–102. Capacity to make a will
§ 18–103. Execution of written will; attestation
§ 18–104. Devises, legacies, etc., to attesting witnesses
§ 18–105. Retention or demand of void devise or legacy by attesting witness prohibited
§ 18–106. Creditors as competent witnesses
§ 18–108. Execution of power by will
§ 18–109. Revocation of wills; revival
§ 18–110. Opening will before delivery to Probate Court
§ 18–112. Taking and carrying away, or destroying, mutilating, or secreting will