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A California holographic will for a divorced person with no children who leaves the estate to a sibling and a named charity. Entirely handwritten and signed under Cal. Prob. Code sec. 6111, with a revocation clause, capacity statement, alternate beneficiary, and appointment of a personal representative. No witnesses or notary required.
View exampleA California holographic will for a married parent, respecting community property rules and disposing only of the testator's own separate property and one-half of the community property. Includes a guardian nomination for minor children, an omitted-spouse acknowledgment under Cal. Prob. Code sec. 21610, an alternate beneficiary, and an executor. Fully handwritten under sec. 6111, no witnesses required.
View exampleA California holographic will for a widow with three adult children. It divides the residuary estate equally, includes a specific legacy of jewelry to a granddaughter, an outright gift of $15,000 to a named local foundation, an alternate beneficiary by right of representation, and an executor. Written entirely by hand under Cal. Prob. Code sec. 6111, with no witnesses or notary required.
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You'll find more background information in our guide articles: Will templates and samples, How to write a will: a step-by-step guide or Mutual spousal will.
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