Is a handwritten Will legal?

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Is a handwritten Will legal?

I have no assets and no living relatives just close friends to see to my final decisions.

Asked on August 16, 2011 Nevada

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Yes, a handwritten Will is legal in NV and is known as a "holographic Will". A holographic Will is one in which the signature, date and all material provisions are written by the hand of the testator (i.e. the person making the Will); it need not be either witnessed or notarized. It is subject to no other formalities other than the testator must be of sound mind and over the age of 18 years. Such Wills are valid and have the same force and effect as if formally executed.  


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