§ Art. 2890 Proc

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Art. 2890. Procès verbal of probate

    A. A procès verbal of the hearing shall be prepared, signed by the judge or by the clerk, and by the witnesses who testified at the hearing, which shall be a record of the succession proceeding, and which shall recite or include:

        (1) The opening of the testament, and the manner in which proof of its authenticity and validity was submitted;

        (2) The names and surnames of the witnesses testifying, either personally or by affidavit or deposition; the substance of the testimony of the witnesses who testify personally at the hearing; and that any affidavits or depositions used are made a part thereof by attachment or by reference;

        (3) The paraphing of the testament by the court, as set forth in Article 2882;

        (4) An order that the testament be recorded, filed, and executed, if the court finds that it has been proved in accordance with law; or an order refusing to probate the testament, giving the substance of the court's reasons therefor.

    B. If written affidavits only are used to prove a will under Articles 2883 through 2887, the proces verbal shall be dispensed with, and the court shall render a written order that the testament be recorded, filed, and executed, if the court finds that it has been proved in accordance with law, or a written order refusing to probate the testament, giving the substance of the court's reasons therefor.