Does a handwritten will work in court?
Yes, this is what's called a holographic will and also a holographic will is a Last Will that the person does in their own handwriting and then executes it and also dates it at the bottom or dates it at the page top and signs at the bottom, whichever they do. A handwritten will can not be transcribed out by someone else and then executed by the decedent or your loved one. It's truly essential to recognize that a handwritten last will and testament is really a really effective document as long as it is implemented properly in the individual's own handwriting, dated and executed. More information: https://sites.google.com/view/oklahomacityprobateattorney/home
Can a written last will and testament stand up in court?
The answer is yes indeed, as long as it's done appropriately, as long as there is no undue pressure, and also as long as there is no deception. As always, check with your jurisdiction as well as an estate planning attorney near you to make sure that holographic or handwritten will is done correctly. 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.