§2-512. Separate writing identifying devise of certain types of tangible personal property
Whether or not the provisions relating to holographic wills apply, a will may refer to a written statement or list to dispose of items of tangible personal property not otherwise specifically disposed of by the will, other than money. To be admissible under this section as evidence of the intended disposition, the writing must be in the handwriting of the testator or be signed by the testator and must describe the items and the devisees with reasonable certainty. The writing may be referred to as one to be in existence at the time of the testator's death; it may be prepared before or after the execution of the will; it may be altered by the testator after its preparation; and it may be a writing that has no significance apart from its effect upon the dispositions made by the will. [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Article 2: INTESTACY, WILLS AND DONATIVE TRANSFERS
18-C §2-501. Who may make a will
18-C §2-502. Execution; holographic wills
18-C §2-504. Who may witness a will
18-C §2-505. Choice of law as to execution
18-C §2-506. Revocation by writing or by act
18-C §2-507. Revocation by change of circumstances
18-C §2-508. Revival of revoked will
18-C §2-509. Incorporation by reference
18-C §2-510. Uniform Testamentary Additions to Trusts Act
18-C §2-511. Events of independent significance
18-C §2-512. Separate writing identifying devise of certain types of tangible personal property
18-C §2-513. Contracts concerning succession
18-C §2-514. Disposition of will deposited with court
18-C §2-515. Duty of custodian of will; liability