Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Re: wills

Essentially this is too vague a question. There is no reason that a document, purely on the basis that it is typed, cannot be a valid will. It just needs to conform to the requirements of a will. I think you may be thinking of something called a holographic (handwritten) will or holographic codicil (amendment to a will), which both can generally avoid some of the requirements held to a will. Basically, as long as it conforms to the various formalities, the fact that it is typed should not be an issue. You may want to consult with an attorney if you are having trouble understanding these formalities.

Also, if we are talking about a trust and not a will, I would not recommend making any changes to it without speaking to the attorney that drafted the document (or another qualified attorney). Changing provisions inappropriately can wreck havoc in a trust document.

Re: wills

Answered in a previous post.

Re: wills

you can type a modification so long as it is properly witnessed