INSTRUCTIONS: CALIFORNIA PROOF OF HOLOGRAPHIC INSTRUMENT (Form DE-135)

The form discussed in this article is filed as part of California probation of an estate to verify the authenticity of a holographic instrument completed by the decedent. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the California Judicial Board.

California Proof Of Holographic Instrument DE-135 Step 1: In the first blank box, enter the name of your attorney, as well as their state bar number, address and telephone number. If not represented by a lawyer, enter your name, address and telephone number. In either case, providing an email address or fax number is optional.

California Proof Of Holographic Instrument DE-135 Step 2: In the second blank box, enter the county in which the court is located, as well as its street address, mailing address city, zip code and branch name.

California Proof Of Holographic Instrument DE-135 Step 3: In the third blank box, enter the name of the decedent.

California Proof Of Holographic Instrument DE-135 Step 4: In the fourth blank box, enter the case number.

California Proof Of Holographic Instrument DE-135 Step 5: On line 1, enter the number of years you were acquainted with the decedent.

California Proof Of Holographic Instrument DE-135 Step 6: Check the box on line 2 if you were related to the decedent and specify how.

California Proof Of Holographic Instrument DE-135 Step 7: Check the box on line 3a if you have personal knowledge of the decedent's handwriting because you saw them write.

California Proof Of Holographic Instrument DE-135 Step 8: Check the box on line 3b if you have personal knowledge of the decedent's handwriting because you saw writing purporting to be in the decedent's handwriting and upon which the decedent acted or was charged. Specify the document.

California Proof Of Holographic Instrument DE-135 Step 9: Check the box on line 3c if you have personal knowledge of the decedent's handwriting because you received letters in the due course of mail purporting to be from the decedent in response to letters you addressed and mailed to them.

California Proof Of Holographic Instrument DE-135 Step 10: Check the box on line 3d if you have personal knowledge of the decedent's handwriting for other reasons and specify.

California Proof Of Holographic Instrument DE-135 Step 11: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.