Where there's a will there's a way to document final wishes Feb 24, 2007
No one expects to die, but if you're one of those putting off the task of drafting a will, consider this: In Texas, there is something known as a holographic will. "Which means in your own handwriting sit down and say I am who I am. This is my last will and testament and then set out anything you want done," suggested Treece. (KHOU.com, TX)
If you have kids, you need to write a will this minute Sep 20, 2005
It's called a holographic will ... The holographic will bypasses the need for witnesses ... Until then, a holographic will is a heck of a lot better than nothing. (AZCentral -- News)
Kentucky officials stress importance of living wills Apr 1, 2005
When a person drafts his or her own, it is called a "Holographic Will" and is legal as long as it falls into one of two categories: The document must be either entirely in the person's own handwriting, including her signature and a date, or, if it is typed, the document must be witnessed by two people and also include a signature and date. "It's the cheapest legal document you can do, but it might turn out to be one of the most important," Stumbo said. (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
Major advantages of a revocable living trust Jun 4, 2004
But his Montana mistress claimedentitlement to the Montana property under a holographic will (a signed letterKuralt wrote to her shortly before he died of lupus). If title to the Montanaproperty were in a living trust, that holographic will would have no effectbecause a will doesn't affect living trust assets ... But the trial court ruled,in a very nasty case, the mistress was entitled to the Montana property underKuralt's holographic will. (Mortage 101)
Will yourself to complete your will Jan 10, 2004
Can't you write your will this month. Prepare your will at home and finish by tonight (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA)
Answers to some estate-related questions Oct 26, 2003
Q: I've read a lot about living wills and a person's right to refuse medical care. A: Living wills are fairly common in a person's estate plan (Munster Times, IN)
Legal Terms Oct 23, 2003
Also used to name a guardian for young children. Holographic will- A will handwritten, dated and signed by the person making it. ... (Tampa Tribune, FL)
