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I don't know if this is true everywhers, but in Texas the answer is yes, and this kind o f will is called a "HolographicWill." And in addition, it is a legally "self proving" will, which one that is typed or printed is not.

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It depends on the jurisdiction, but generally yes if the legal conditions are met, which typically is that the ENTIRE document must be handwritten (i.e. no typing). This is called a "holographic will".

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Laws vary, but most allow a hand-written will, a holographic will, to be valid.

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