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Texas Probate Code - Section 60. Exception Pertaining To Holographic Wills

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§ 60. EXCEPTION PERTAINING TO HOLOGRAPHIC WILLS.  Where 
the will is written wholly in the handwriting of the testator, the 
attestation of the subscribing witnesses may be dispensed with.  
Such a will may be made self-proved at any time during the 
testator's lifetime by the attachment or annexation thereto of an 
affidavit by the testator to the effect that the instrument is his 
last will;  that he was at least eighteen years of age when he 
executed it (or, if under such age, was or had been lawfully 
married, or was then a member of the armed forces of the United 
States or of an auxiliary thereof or of the Maritime Service);  that 
he was of sound mind;  and that he has not revoked such instrument.

Acts 1955, 54th Leg., p. 88, ch. 55, eff. Jan. 1, 1956.  Amended by 
Acts 1969, 61st Leg., p. 1922, ch. 641, § 6, eff. June 12, 1969.

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