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What is a Holographic Will?
A holographic will is a handwritten by the testator that is not witnessed. These wills are not recognized in Florida. Here’s why Florida courts refuse to recognize holographic wills: Lack of required provisions: There are frequently complications that occur with these kinds of wills because they tend to be written hastily and are not executed […]
How to Determine if Someone Has Testamentary Capacity
Testamentary capacity refers to the legal ability of a person to make a valid will. A person who creates a will must be “of sound mind ” for the document to be legally binding. In situations in which someone challenges a will, one reason is that the challenger believes the testator (the person who created […]