Yes, in most jurisdictions, a holographic will needs to be witnessed in order to be considered 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Yes, holographic wills typically do not require witnesses to be legally valid, as long as they are entirely handwritten and signed by the testator.
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.
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.
Yes, a check must be signed in order to be considered valid and legally binding.
No it does not have to be typed. A holographic will is valid in some jurisdictions, even without witnesses.
Then it is not a valid will. The testator's witnessed signature is a requirement for a valid will in almost all jurisdictions.