Article 810

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

A holographic will is entirely handwritten, dated, and signed by the testator — in their own handwriting. No witnesses required. Alterations must also be signed and dated.

Key point

Handwritten, dated, and signed by you = valid holographic will. No witnesses needed.

Official text — RA 386

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. (678, 688a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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