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Will Requirements in California

Important Notes

  1. The testator must be 18 years old and of “sound mind”

  2. The will must be signed by the testator

  3. The will must be witnessed by two people

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Age of Testator

  • 18 years or older

Number of Witnesses

  • Two

Oral (Nuncupative) Wills

  • Not recognized

Holographic (Handwritten) Wills

  • Yes, if in the handwriting of the testator.

Revocation of Wills

  • Yes, if by “person making the will” so long as he or she is of sound mind and acts intentionally and voluntarily, i.e., without any duress, menace, fraud, or undue influence.

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