14 V.S.A. § 136
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§ 136. Effect of certificate
Official statutory text
In the absence of contrary evidence, a certificate by an authorized person that complies with the requirements of section 135 of this title shall be conclusive as to the formal validity of the instrument as a will under this chapter. The absence or irregularity of a certificate by an authorized person shall not affect the validity of a will under this chapter.
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