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Yes, in most jurisdictions, a holographic will needs to be witnessed in order to be considered valid.

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Is a typewritten holographic will valid?

No. There is no such thing as a typewritten holographic will. A holographic will, by definition, is entirely handwritten by the testator. In some states a holographic will doesn't need to be witnessed.


Can a will be valid if it is not notarized?

A will does not have to be notarized to be valid. Holographic wills are one example. In many states the will has to be witnessed, but does not have to be notarized.


What is a Handwritten will not sign but valid will?

A handwritten will is called a holographic will. In certain cases an unsigned holographic will may be considered valid, however, holographic wills aren't considered valid in every jurisdiction. You need to check the laws in your particular jurisdiction. You could search by entering your state + holographic wills.


Is a holographic will legal in Tennessee?

A holographic will is one that is handwritten by the testator. Handwritten wills must be witnessed to be valid. Although Tennessee law recognizes a handwritten will, state laws can be very particular regarding handwritten wills. Handwritten wills that are not properly witnessed are invalid in Tennessee


Is a suicide note considered a legal will?

It is possible if it meets the requirements for the appropriate jurisdiction. A holographic will (Handwritten) can be valid if it is signed and dated.


Is a holographic will legal in the state of IL?

Holographic Will not recognized in Illinois (unless witnessed like a regular will): http://www.lawchek.net/kckpl/_books/probate/qanda/holographic.htm http://www.weblocator.com/attorney/il/law/trustest.html See above links.


Do holographic wills require witnesses to be legally valid?

Yes, holographic wills typically do not require witnesses to be legally valid, as long as they are entirely handwritten and signed by the testator.


If someone is in the hospital for heart surgery and on lots of medication and supposedly signs another will leaving one relative everything and it is neither notarized or witnessed is it legal?

That will is not likely to be valid. Holographic wills are acceptable in many states but a holographic will must be in the handwriting of the testator and not only signed by the testator. From your description it sounds as though the will you question could be easily challenged if presented to a court.


How many witnesses are needed for a codicil to a legal will in Ontario?

You need two witnesses for a will or codicil to a will. However, if the will or codicil is entirely handwritten (holographic will/codicil), no witnesses are needed. Holographic wills are valid in Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Quebec, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.


Does a check have to be signed in order to be valid?

Yes, a check must be signed in order to be considered valid and legally binding.


Does a will have to be typed to be legal?

No it does not have to be typed. A holographic will is valid in some jurisdictions, even without witnesses.


What if the will isn't signed?

Then it is not a valid will. The testator's witnessed signature is a requirement for a valid will in almost all jurisdictions.