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Sometimes, in some states, if the "wishes" are entirely in the decedent's handwriting. However, the writing must be submitted to the probate court as the last will and testament and the court will make that determination depending on many factors.

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Q: When a person writes their wishes down on paper but doesn't leave a Will does the writing stand up in court?
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