Testators can write wills by hand {holographic will}|, but holographic wills are invalid {null and void} in most states.
Testators can state their wills orally to an authorized person {nuncative will}, but nuncative wills are invalid in many states or have restricted uses.
People can join to make a will {joint will}, which is irrevocable and is not amendable after one person dies, unless will has such a provision.
Two wills {mutual will}, usually husband and wife, can leave everything to the other, with other provisions the same.
Wills {conditional will} can require a condition, but conditional wills can face legal problems.
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