Civil Code Article 1197
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
An oral will must be brought up by one of the witnesses or an interested person, within three months after the death of the testator, for decision by the family council as to its genuineness. Where objections arise regarding the decision of the family council, application may be made to the court for a judgment.
中文原文 民法第1197條
口授遺囑，應由見證人中之一人或利害關係人，於為遺囑人死亡後三個月內，提經親屬會議認定其真偽，對於親屬會議之認定如有異議，得聲請法院判定之。