California · Probate Code

PROB §6385: In the absence of evidence to the contrary, the certificate of the authorized person is conclusive of the formal validity of the instrument as a will under this chapter.

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A certificate from an authorized person serves as conclusive proof that a document meets the formal requirements to be a valid will, absent contrary evidence.

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In the absence of evidence to the contrary, the certificate of the authorized person is conclusive of the formal validity of the instrument as a will under this chapter. The absence or irregularity of a certificate does not affect the formal validity of a will under this chapter.

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