Legal Status of Women in Iowa

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it appears that the testator was incapable of exercising discretion and sound judgment and of fully realizing the effect and consequences of the will, though he may not be absolutely insane, he will not be in such mental condition that he can make a legal will. If he is of weak mind and it appears that he was imposed upon or unduly influenced, such facts will invalidate the will. Of what pr

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ary that the witnesses shall subscribe the will, but not that they shall have any knowledge of its contents, nor that they shall see the testator sign it. It is sufficient if the signature is adopted or ack

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competent witnesses to the same. [§3527.] But if, without a will, he would be entitled to any portion of th

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f subsequent wills. [§3529.] The birth of a child after the execution of a will but before the death of the testator, operates as a revocation of the will, and the birth and recog

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will a contrary intent is manifest. [§3537.] The word heir in this section does not include the widow of the testator,

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