§ 31-18.4. Probate of wills of members of the armed forces. - North Carolina Statutes

§31‑18.4.  Probate of wills of members of the armed forces.

In addition to the methodsalready provided in existing statutes therefor, a will executed by a personwhile in the armed forces of the United States or the merchant marine, shall beadmitted to probate (whether there were subscribing witnesses thereto or not,if they, or either of them, is out of the State at the time said will isoffered for probate) upon the oath of at least three credible witnesses thatthe signature to said will is in the handwriting of the person whose will itpurports to be. Such will so proven shall be effective to devise real propertyas well as to bequeath personal estate of all kinds. This section shall notapply to cases pending in courts and at issue on the date of its ratification. (1919,c. 216; C.S., s. 4151; Ex. Sess. 1921, c. 39; 1943, c. 218; 1945, c. 81; 1953,c. 1098, s. 13.)