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Article 975 of the French Civil Code

Neither the legatees, in whatever capacity, nor their parents or relatives up to and including the fourth degree, nor the clerks of the notaries by whom the deeds are received, may be taken as witnesses to the will by public deed.

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Article 975

Ne pourront être pris pour témoins du testament par acte public, ni les légataires, à quelque titre qu’ils soient, ni leurs parents ou alliés jusqu’au quatrième degré inclusivement, ni les clercs des notaires par lesquels les actes seront reçus.

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