Civil Code Article 1209
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.
A testator may by will designate an executor or entrust a third person to do so.A person so entrusted must, without delay, designate an executor and notify the heir thereof.
中文原文 民法第1209條
遺囑人得以遺囑指定遺囑執行人，或委託他人指定之。
受前項委託者，應即指定遺囑執行人，並通知繼承人。
受前項委託者，應即指定遺囑執行人，並通知繼承人。