Section 23 — Succession Act 2006 (NSW)

Execution of will made under order

(1) A will that is made or altered by an order under section 18 is properly executed if—
(a) it is in writing, and
(b) it is signed by the Registrar and sealed with the seal of the Court.
(2) A will may be signed by the Registrar for the purposes of subsection (1) (b) even after the death of the person in relation to whom the order was made.

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Related sections

s 20 — Hearing of application for leave
s 21 — Hearing an application for an order
s 22 — Court must be satisfied about certain matters
s 24 — Retention of will
s 25 — Separate representation of person lacking testamentary capacity
s 26 — Recognition of statutory wills

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