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老人录视频遗嘱将房产留给儿女,为何被法院判定无效?
Xin Jing Bao· 2025-09-14 02:12
Core Viewpoint - The increasing use of video wills presents a more intuitive and convenient alternative to traditional written wills, but they may be deemed invalid if they lack key elements required by law [1][10]. Group 1: Case Summaries - In a recent inheritance dispute in Shanghai, a video recorded by a deceased individual was submitted as a will, but the court ruled it invalid due to the absence of key formal requirements such as the identification of the testator and witnesses, and the lack of a clear expression of the testator's intent [5][6]. - Another case involved a video will that also failed to meet legal standards, as it lacked the necessary witness participation and did not reflect the true intentions of the deceased, leading to a ruling of invalidity [8][9]. Group 2: Legal Requirements for Video Wills - Video wills must include the testator's personal narration of the will's content, the presence of at least two witnesses, and the recording of names or images of both the testator and witnesses, along with the date [11]. - Witnesses must be capable individuals with no vested interest in the inheritance, ensuring impartiality in the witnessing process [11]. Group 3: Judicial Guidance - Courts emphasize the importance of adhering strictly to legal requirements when creating video or printed wills to avoid invalidation [10][12].