ECLI:BE:CASS:2026:CONC.20260320.1F.2 ECLI:BE:CASS:2026:CONC.20260320.1F.2 Généré par l'IA

Self-signing of a holographic will by the testator proves the expression of their own will.

Numéro de cause ECLI:BE:CASS:2026:CONC.20260320.1F.2

Autorité / Tribunal Cour de cassation

Juridiction

Belgique (BE)

Date de la décision 2026

Issue du litige Admis (Allowed)

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Synthèse Legislator

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The Cour de cassation upheld the validity of a holographic will where the testator signed it themselves. The court ruled that the testator's own signature serves as direct proof that the document expresses their genuine intent. Consequently, the requirement for a notary or witness was deemed unnecessary when the testator personally affixes their signature.

Regeste Legislator

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Art. 970 du Code Civil: The signature of the testator on a holographic will constitutes sufficient proof that the document is the expression of their own will.

Mots-clés

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holographic will testator signature expression of will Code Civil notary requirement witness necessity validity proof absence de signature

Dispositions légales citées

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Art. 970 du Code Civil

ancien Code Civil - 21-03-1804 - Art. 970 - 30

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L'apposition par l'auteur d'un testament olographe de sa

signature sur celui-ci atteste par elle-même qu'il est bien l'expression

de sa volonté (1). (1) Voir les concl. du MP.

Thésaurus Cassation:

DONATIONS ET TESTAMENTS

Bases légales:

ancien Code Civil - 21-03-1804 - Art. 970 - 30

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