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Article 838. No will shall pass either real or

personal property unless it is proved and

allowed in accordance with the Rules of Court.

The testator himself may, during his lifetime,

petition the court having jurisdiction for the

allowance of his will. In such case, the pertinent

provisions of the Rules of Court for the

allowance of wills after the testator's a death

shall govern.

The Supreme Court shall formulate such

additional Rules of Court as may be necessary

for the allowance of wills on petition of the

testator.

Subject to the right of appeal, the allowance of

the will, either during the lifetime of the testator

or after his death, shall be conclusive as to its

due execution. (n)