Question

using ny state’s laws on Wills and Estates.

Answer the following questions:

1. Does your state allow holographic wills? Look up the statute and note the requirements. .
2. Does your state allow nuncupative wills?
3. What does your state statute provide?
4. What happens in your state if a will is not self- proved?
5. Describe the process

Answer 1

Answering the first question as per Chegg Guidelines:

1. A holographic will basically is the type of will which has been completely handwritten and has been duly signed by the testator of the will. There is no compulsion of having a witness for this kind of will.

In New York city, holographic will is considered valid only in certain cases. The cases where holographic will is considered valid in New York city are:

• If the testator is a member of armed services or naval services
• If the testator has accompanied an armed force during any war
• If the will has been created by a mariner while he was excursing on his ship in sea