A holographic will is one which is entirely written, dated, and signed by the hand of the testator himself/herself. The only requirements for the validity, and probate, of a holographic will are those contained in Article 810 of the Civil Code, which reads in full: “A person may execute a holographic will which must be entirely written, dated, and signed by the hand of the testator himself. It is subject to no other form, and may be made in or out of the Philippines, and need not be witnessed.”
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