Does a handwritten will work in court?

Yes, this is what's called a holographic will and also a holographic will is a will that the individual does in their own handwriting and then executes it and dates it at the bottom or dates it at the page top and also executes at the bottom, whichever they do. A handwritten will can not be handwritten out by somebody else and then executed by the decedent or your loved one. It's truly important to understand that a hand written last will and testament is actually a very powerful legal document as long as it is carried out appropriately in the individual's own handwriting, dated and also executed. More information: https://sites.google.com/view/oklahomacityprobateattorney/home

 

Can a handwritten last will and testament stand up in court?

The truth is absolutely, as long as it's done correctly, as long as there is no undue pressure, and also as long as there is no fraud. As always, check with your jurisdiction and also an estate planning attorney near you to see to it that holographic or handwritten will is done appropriately. More information.

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This article is for educational and informational purposes only, and is not legal advice. If you have a legal issue, then immediately contact an estate planning attorney or probate attorney in your jurisdiction.