Oregon: will and trust rules
How many witnesses a will needs, whether a handwritten (holographic) will is valid, and whether the state has adopted the Uniform Trust Code.
From a statute-cited table| Witnesses needed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Handwritten (holographic) will | Not valid |
| Uniform Trust Code adopted? | Yes |
| Law | ORS 112.235 |
Most states also let you add a self-proving affidavit, signed before a notary, so witnesses do not have to testify in probate. California and Ohio have no self-proving affidavit, and Maryland has none for a paper will witnessed in person.
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How we checked this
Witness and handwritten-will rules come from a statute-cited 2026 survey and were compared with a second estate planning chart. Uniform Trust Code adoption follows the Uniform Law Commission's count of 36 states and DC. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.
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