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Definition: A type of will in which an executor is not named. A will is a document that directs how a person's property should be distributed after their death.
Example: In some civil law countries, an unsolemn will is a handwritten document that does not require witnesses or a notary public. However, in common law countries like the United States, an unsolemn will is not recognized as a valid legal document.
Explanation: This definition explains that an unsolemn will is a type of will that does not name an executor. It also provides an example of how an unsolemn will is recognized in different legal systems. The example illustrates that the requirements for a valid will can vary depending on the country or state.