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Holographic will

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002442

A will written entirely in the testator's own handwriting and signed by the testator, without the need for witnesses. Not all jurisdictions recognize holographic wills, and those that do often have strict requirements regarding the handwritten nature and testamentary intent. Where recognized, it provides a simplified method for creating a will.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002442
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "definition": "A will written entirely in the testator's own handwriting and signed by the testator, without the need for witnesses. Not all jurisdictions recognize holographic wills, and those that do often have strict requirements regarding the handwritten nature and testamentary intent. Where recognized, it provides a simplified method for creating a will.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/holographic-will/"
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