In re Will of Puett

Appeal of Teila WilsoN.

DeviN, J.

The testamentary disposition of property is governed by statute. In order that a paper-writing, so designed, may effectuate this purpose it must have been executed and proven in strict compliance with the statutory requirements. G. S., 31-3, 31-18. When executed, proven *11and recorded in manner and form as prescribed, it is given conclusive legal effect as the last will and testament of the decedent, subject only to be vacated on appeal or declared void by a court of competent jurisdiction in a proceeding instituted for that purpose. Crowell v. Bradsher, 203 N.…