Estate of Bergland

In Estate of Bergland (1919) 180 Cal. 629, the testator executed a 1910 will, with a no contest clause, dividing his property between his three children. After his death, his daughter offered two documents for probate. The first was a holographic will, which read: " 'August 29, 1915.i give al Money in Banks to my Dater Kate Misner when i Die.'A. Bergland.' " ( Id. at p. 631.) The second was a December 25, 1915, will which disposed of the property in a more advantageous manner for the daughter. As to the holographic will, the court noted, " 'Several testamentary instruments, executed by the same testator, are to be taken and construed together as one instrument.' " ( Id. at p. 632.)