Asked by Trevor Debelak on Apr 24, 2024
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Anna wants to create a will indicating that her favorite grandchild,Jesse,will inherit her house.Anna takes an ordinary sheet of paper and,in her own handwriting,states that it is her intent to leave her house to Jesse when she dies.She dates and signs the will,but there are no witnesses to it.Anna then tells her entire family about the will.Anna lives in a state where holographic wills are recognized,but nuncupative wills are not.Will Anna's will be recognized and followed?
A) Yes,because Anna's will is entirely in her handwriting.
B) No,because there were no witnesses present when Anna made her will.
C) No,because a will must always be witnessed.
D) Yes,because Anna's will has already been disclosed.
Holographic Wills
Handwritten wills made by the testator, generally without formal witnessing, that may be legally binding in some jurisdictions.
Nuncupative Wills
Verbal wills made by a person in anticipation of imminent death, and witnessed by others, typically needing to meet specific legal standards to be valid.
Witnesses
Individuals who have directly seen an event, such as a crime or a transaction, and can provide a first-hand account of it.
- Determine the features and legitimate conditions for different types of trusts and wills.
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Mahak ChhajedMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Holographic wills are wills that are written and signed in the testator's handwriting.For a holographic will to be valid in the states that recognize them,it must evidence testamentary intent and must actually be handwritten by the testator.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the features and legitimate conditions for different types of trusts and wills.