(1) A will becomes effective upon the death of the testator.
(2) Where a will is subject to a precedent condition, and the condition is fulfilled after the death of the testator, the will becomes effective upon the fulfillment of the condition.
Civil Act — Article 1073 (Time for effectiveness of wills)
민법 제1073조
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