- perfect attestation clause
- One that asserts performance of all acts required to be done to make valid testamentary disposition
Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
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