Testamentary formalities in Roman law -- Testamentary formalities in Early Modern Europe -- Testamentary formalities in France and Belgium -- Testamentary formalities in Spain -- Testamentary formalities in Latin America with particular reference to Brazil -- Testamentary formalities in Italy -- Testamentary formalities in the Netherlands -- Testamentary formalities in Germany -- Testamentary formalities in Austria -- Testamentary formalities in Hungary -- Testamentary formalities in Poland -- Testamentary formalities in Islamic Law and their reception in the modern laws of Islamic countries -- Testamentary formalities in England and Wales -- Testamentary formalities in Australia and New Zealand -- Testamentary formalities in the United States of America -- Testamentary formalities in South Africa -- Testamentary formalities in Scotland -- Testamentary formalities in historical and comparative perspective.