Explore the legal terms and concepts related to Execution of Wills. Click on any term below to learn more about its definition and applications.
In California, what are the requirements for a will to be admitted to probate?
A will can be admitted to probate in California so long as the will complies with the execution form...
What is a holographic will and what are its requirements to be valid?
A <holographic> will is a will or <codicil> that is entirely or partially handwritten. To be valid,...
What is the harmless error doctrine and what wills does it apply to?
Where a will is not executed in strict compliance with the witnessing requirements, it may still be...
What is probate?
Probate is the term for a legal process in which a will is reviewed to determine whether it is valid...
What is the consequence of having an interested witness?
If there is an interested witness, then there is a presumption of undue influence as to the gift giv...
What are the requirements of a formal attested will?
A formal attested will must be (1) in writing, (2) signed by the testator or signed by another in th...
What is an interested witness?
An interested witness is a witness to a will who also receives a bequest from the will.
What is a conditional will and when is it probated?
A conditional will is a will that is probated only when its conditions are satisfied.
