The Revocation of a Testament in Polish Law of Succession: A Review of Case Law and the Views of the Legal Doctrine Cover Image

Odwołanie testamentu w polskim prawie spadkowym – przegląd orzecznictwa i poglądów doktryny
The Revocation of a Testament in Polish Law of Succession: A Review of Case Law and the Views of the Legal Doctrine

Author(s): Michał Krawczyk
Subject(s): Civil Law
Published by: Krajowa Izba Radców Prawnych
Keywords: law of succession; revocation of a testament

Summary/Abstract: Revocability is one of the basic features of testaments. It is also an important manifestation of the freedom of testation. The testator or testatrix may, at any time, until his or her death, revoke the testament in whole or in part. According to the provisions of Article 946 of the Civil Code, revocation of a testament occurs either by the testator drawing up a new testament, destroying the testament or depriving it of the features that determine its validity with the intention of revoking it, or lastly, by altering the testament in a manner indicating his intention to revoke the provisions contained therein.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 49-60
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish
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