Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 633.282 (2026)

Defect cured by codicil

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If a codicil to a defectively executed will is duly executed, and such will is clearly identified in said codicil, the will and the codicil shall be considered as one instrument and the execution of both shall be deemed sufficient. [C97, §3274; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §11853; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, §633.8; C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §633.282]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1988–1988 · leading case: Matter of Est. of Bearbower, 426 N.W.2d 392 (Iowa 1988).

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Matter of Est. of Bearbower, 426 N.W.2d 392 (Iowa 1988). · cites it 4× “See Iowa Code § 633.282 . 2 We find no error in the trial court’s conclusion that decedent’s will and codicil were duly executed and valid.”

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