SCPA 1424 · Article 14. Probate Proceedings; Construction of Wills; Right of Election
Foreign wills; evidence after lapse of time
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§ 1424. Foreign wills; evidence after lapse of time
The exemplification of the record of a will which has been duly proved before a court or officer of competent jurisdiction in any other state, shall, when certified by the officer having by law custody of the record at the time the certificate was made, be admitted in evidence as if the original will was produced and proved when 20 years have elapsed since the will was so proved.
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