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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A will wholly in the handwriting of the testator that is not self-proved as provided by this title may be proved by two witnesses to the testator's handwriting. The evidence may be by:
(1) sworn testimony or affidavit taken in open court; or
(2) if the witnesses are nonresidents of the county or are residents who are unable to attend court, written or oral deposition taken in accordance with Section 51.203 or the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
(b) A witness being deposed for purposes of proving the will as provided by Subsection (a)(2) may testify by referring to a certified copy of the will, without the judge requiring the original will to be removed from the court's file and shown to the witness.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Estates Code - EST § 256.154. Proof of Execution of Holographic Will - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/estates-code/est-sect-256-154/
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