Does a handwritten will stand up in court?

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

 

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

The truth is yes indeed, as long as it's done properly, as long as there is no undue influence, and as long as there is no fraud. As always, consult your territory as well as an estate planning attorney near you to ensure 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.