X executed a holographic will dated December 2000. After his death, A and B, the heirs filed a petition for probate, but C, the daughter opposed on the ground that the will is not valid because it is not completely dated.
A)C is correct because the law requires that the holographic will must be completely dated.
B)C is not correct because there is substantial compliance with the requirement of the law.
C)C is correct because the incomplete date affects the integrity of the will.
D)C is correct because the complete date protects the will from commission of fraud and trickery.

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The law on holographic wills generally requires that the will be written, dated, and signed by the hand of the testator himself. The mention of "December 2000" as the date, while not specifying the day, can be seen as substantial compliance with this requirement, especially if no other wills are presented that could create confusion regarding the testator's intentions. The key aspect of a holographic will's validity often lies in its being entirely handwritten, dated, and signed by the testator, and courts may allow some leeway in interpreting what constitutes a complete date if the will's authenticity is not in question.

X Executed a Holographic Will Dated December 2000