4.2.3 Probating Olographic Testaments

To probate an olographic will, two witnesses must testify that the testament was entirely written, dated, and signed in the testator’s handwriting.1   The jurisprudence interpreting La. C.C.P. art. 2883 has held that the phrase “credible witness” includes persons who are familiar with the testator’s handwriting as well as handwriting experts.2

• 1La. C.C.P. art. 2883; Succession of Calhoun, 28,233 (La. App. 2 Cir. 04/03/96), 674 So. 2d 989.
• 2In re Succession of Jones, 356 So. 2d 80 (La. App. 1 Cir. 1978); Succession of Lirette, 5 So. 2d 197 (La. App. 1 Cir. 1941).