14-3406. Formal testacy proceedings; contested
cases; testimony of attesting witnesses


A. If evidence concerning execution of an attested will which is not self-proved is
necessary in contested cases, the testimony of at least one of the attesting witnesses,
if within the state, competent and able to testify, is required. Due execution of an
attested or unattested will may be proved by other evidence.


B. If the will is self-proved, compliance with signature requirements for execution
is conclusively presumed and other requirements of execution are presumed subject to
rebuttal without the testimony of any witness upon filing the will and the acknowledgment
and affidavits annexed or attached thereto, unless there is proof of fraud or forgery
affecting the acknowledgment or affidavit.