Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Question relates to a holographic will, executed in Calif. In making bequests of sum-certain amounts of cash, is it enough to write, e.g., $4,000, or must one also spell out the amount?
Asked on 11/04/13, 8:50 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Jennifer Rouse
Meissner Joseph & Palley
No need to spell out the amount just having the numbers is sufficient.
Answered on 11/04/13, 9:01 am
William Christian
Rodi Pollock
It should not matter is the intention and amount is clear ( and , of course, you comply with the requirements to have a valid will under present law). .
Answered on 11/04/13, 9:26 am