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HB 1008 Original 2022 Regular Session Robby Carter
Abstract: Provides that an olographic testament must be proved by clear and convincing evidence.
Present law provides that an olographic testament must be proved by the testimony of two credible
witnesses that the testament was entirely written, dated, and signed in the testator's handwriting.
Proposed law retains present law and provides that the olographic testament must be proved by clear
and convincing evidence.
(Amends C.C.P. Art. 2883(A))