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When the testator who proposes to make an open testament presents in writing his testamentary disposition the notary shall draw the will in accordance with the writing presented by the testator and shall read it aloud in the presence of the witnesses in order that the testator may declare if its contents is the expression of his last will. The testator and the witnesses may read the will themselves and the notary must advise them of this, their right.\nHistory —Civil Code, 1930, § 646.