Retention or demand of void devise or legacy by attesting witness prohibited.
A person to whom a beneficial devise, legacy, estate, interest, gift, or power of appointment is given or made in a will or codicil, which is void under section 18-103, may not, in any manner or under any color or pretense whatsoever: demand or take possession of or receive any profits or benefit of or from the devise, legacy, estate, interest, gift, or power of appointment so given or made; or demand, receive, or accept from another person the beneficial devise, legacy, estate, interest, gift, or power of appointment or any satisfaction or compensation therefor.
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Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 686, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1 1973 Ed., § 18-105. 1981 Ed., § 18-105.
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