Probate
DE-135: Proof of Holographic Instrument
Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form is used to prove that a handwritten will or other document is valid and was written entirely by the person whose signature appears on it. People use this form during probate proceedings to establish that a handwritten will should be accepted by the court without requiring witnesses to testify about its authenticity.
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Forms that go with DE-135
DE-140Often filed with itNotice of Petition to Administer EstateThe Notice of Petition to Administer Estate is commonly filed alongside succession affidavits to formally notify interested parties of the proceedings involving the decedent's estate.›DE-160Often filed with itInventory And AppraisalThe Inventory and Appraisal form is commonly filed to formally document and value the real property being transferred through the succession affidavit.›DE-111Next stepPetition for ProbateThe Petition for Probate may be required when the estate's value exceeds small estate thresholds, making it the next step after determining whether the DE-135 affidavit process is sufficient.›