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A ''nuncupative will'' is an oral will which is later spoken of in court by those who heard the testator speak. Some U.S. states do not honor this type of will. (''A to Zax'' by Barbara Jean Evans, [Alexandria, VA: Hearthside Press, 1995], 186.) | A ''nuncupative will'' is an oral will which is later spoken of in court by those who heard the testator speak. Some U.S. states do not honor this type of will. (''A to Zax'' by Barbara Jean Evans, [Alexandria, VA: Hearthside Press, 1995], 186.) | ||
== Holographic will == | == Holographic will == | ||
A ''holographic will'' is the original copy written by the testator. | A ''holographic will'' is the original copy written by the testator. It is entirely in the testator's handwriting. If someone else writes on it, it is invalid. This will is not witnessed. | ||
== Codicils == | == Codicils == | ||