Which of the following describes a will created entirely by the testator's handwriting and dated, without any witness requirement?

• A. Holographic will
• B. Formal will
• C. Mystic will
• D. Nuncupative will

Answer: (A)

A holographic will is described as a document written entirely in the testator’s own handwriting and dated, often without the need for witnesses. The defining feature is that the entire text is in the testator’s handwriting, with a date that confirms when it was created, and many jurisdictions accept it as valid even without witnesses, provided the person knew and intended to dispose of their property. This distinguishes it from a formal will, which is typically drafted by an attorney and requires witnesses; a nuncupative will, being oral, is spoken rather than handwritten; and a mystic will is not a standard recognized category in most legal systems.