Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Does a holographic will have to have two witness to be valid?


Asked on 3/12/12, 1:18 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Sanford M. Martin Sanford M. Martin, P.A.

Yes, signed by testator in presence of two witnesses who also sign.

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Answered on 3/12/12, 1:48 pm
Richard Kaplan

A holographic will is a handwritten Will without any witnesses. It is not valid in Florida if you are a Florida resident. If it is witnessed by two people it doesn't make any difference if it is holographic or not, it would be valid.

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Answered on 3/12/12, 4:34 pm


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