[Solved] A, an American citizen and a resident of Canada executed a will in Japan. Which among the following is not correct if the will is submitted to probate in the Philippines?

Q.	A, an American citizen and a resident of Canada executed a will in Japan. Which among the following is not correct if the will is submitted to probate in the Philippines?
A.	It may be made according to the formalities prescribed by American law;
B.	It may be made according to the formalities prescribed by Canadian law;
C.	It may be made according to the formalities prescribed by Japanese law;
D.	It will not be made according to the formalities prescribed by Philippine law.
Answer» D. It will not be made according to the formalities prescribed by Philippine law.

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