{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"6221","citation":"Prob. Code, § 6221","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. WILLS AND INTESTATE SUCCESSION [6100. - 6806.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-6"},{"name":"PART 1. WILLS [6100. - 6390.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-6/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. California Statutory Will [6200. - 6243.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-6/part-1/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. General Provisions [6220. - 6227.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-6/part-1/chapter-6/article-2"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1055, Sec. 20.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A California statutory will shall be executed only as follows:</p><p>(a) The testator shall complete the appropriate blanks and shall sign the will. </p><p>(b) Each witness shall observe the testator’s signing and each witness shall sign his or her name in the presence of the testator.</p>","text":"A California statutory will shall be executed only as follows: (a) The testator shall complete the appropriate blanks and shall sign the will. (b) Each witness shall observe the testator’s signing and each witness shall sign his or her name in the presence of the testator.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/general-provisions-6221","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}