Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Handwritten Wills
Is a handwritten will valid in the state of CA when it is only signed and not witnessed or notorized?
Asked on 1/31/01, 11:21 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
C. David DuMond
Law Offices of David DuMond
Re: Handwritten Wills
If it is the only will offered for probate, a handwritten will ("holographic") will be effective.
Answered on 3/15/01, 7:24 am