Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Re: contest a will

You generally do not have to notarize a holographic (handwritten) will. You do, however, have to sign and date it under California Law. However, you can submit it to probate, there is just no guarantee a judge will accept it. If you are using this handwritten instrument to argue against a presumably valid will, then you are going to have a really tough time validating this.

Re: contest a will

My guess, without reading the will, is that it may well be valid! Wills no longer need to be dated!! I just won at the trial court level a case where the handwritten will was not "signed" in the traditional sense and not dated. The case is now on appeal, and I again expect to win.

I strongly advise you to seek a knowledgeable attorney to assist you. I have done very extensive research on this topic and would be willing to help.

Sincerely,

Kai H. Wessels, Esq.

(877-Wessels)

ps: Any opinion or "guess" within this email is NOT intended to be legal advice upon which the reader can rely.