Legal Question in Technology Law in California

My mother wrote a hand written will in California... She left it to only 1 child...The witnesses were not all present when signed.. Can I challenge the will...


Asked on 4/14/16, 5:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

California recognizes so-called holographic wills, which are treated as valid if they are totally handwritten and meet a few other criteria. No witnesses are required. This will should be shown to an attorney specializing in wills trusts and estates for an opinion as to whether it is valid and admissible into probate. I think there is a pretty good chance that it is valid and enforceable.

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Answered on 4/14/16, 9:44 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Your question was posted under Computer & Technology Law, but it actually belongs under Probate, Trusts, Wills & Estates. Please re-post it in that category. More lawyers with the relevant expertise will see it there, and other users with similar questions will be better able to find it. Good luck.

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Answered on 4/15/16, 10:31 am


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