New York Heiress Leaves Manicurist 50K Dollars in a Handwritten, Unwitnessed Will. Do You Know Why this Can’t Work in West Palm Beach?

Have you heard about the heiress in New York City who left her hairdresser  50k from her estate in a handwritten, unwitnessed will? This probably would not work in West Palm Beach. But do you know why? What do you need to know about holographic wills in Florida and West Palm Beach?

Holographic Wills

• Do you know what a holographic will is?
• A holographic will is a handwritten will that is not witnessed.
• Some states will recognize a holographic will but Florida is not one of them.
• West Palm Beach probate courts like to admit wills from foreign jurisdictions assuming they met the formalities of that foreign jurisdiction.
• The exception though is holographic wills.
• The West Palm Beach probate court has taken a strong stance against holographic wills.
• If you have a handwritten will you need to get it witnessed in West Palm Beach.
• What will happen to your will if it is not witnessed?
• It will likely be denied admission to probate.

50k for Hairdresser in a Holographic Will

• A holographic will from New York has made the news for a good reason this time, not because it was denied access to probate!
• An heiress left 50k to her manicurist.
• The money was left for the love and affection of the manicurist.
• Who are you leaving your West Palm Beach inheritance to?
• Have you considered those who have helped you out for years?
• New York may accept holographic wills but not in West Palm Beach.
• If you have a will from a different jurisdiction you may want to consult with a Palm Beach probate firm to see if you actually have a holographic will that will not be admitted in Palm Beach.

Want to learn more about holographic wills in West Palm Beach?

Check out this recent article about the heiress with a holographic will just click here.