Civil Code Article 1213
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 sealed will may not be opened unless in the presence of the family council or the office of public notary in the Court.Upon opening of the will pursuant to the preceding Subparagraph, record for whether or not the sealed will is damaged or whether or-not there is any particular matter shall be made and signed by persons present.
中文原文 民法第1213條
有封緘之遺囑，非在親屬會議當場或法院公證處，不得開視。
前項遺囑開視時，應製作紀錄，記明遺囑之封緘有無毀損情形，或其他特別情事，並由在場之人同行簽名。
前項遺囑開視時，應製作紀錄，記明遺囑之封緘有無毀損情形，或其他特別情事，並由在場之人同行簽名。