Succession and Testament – Testate succession
Art. 1469. Donation mortis causa, definition. A donation mortis causa is an act to take effect at the death of the donor by which he disposes of the whole or a part of his property. A donation mortis causa is revocable during the lifetime of the donor.
Art. 1573. Formalities. The formalities prescribed for the execution of a testament must be observed or the testament is absolutely null.
