<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"></head><body>If properly witnessed, I think so.<br><br>-------- Original message --------<br>From: Roger Hawkes <Roger@law-hawks.com> <br>Date: 05/02/2016 5:04 PM (GMT-08:00) <br>To: Probate and Trust Listserve <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com> <br>Subject: [WSBAPT] holographic will <br><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Are there circumstances in which a handwritten, signed will (holographic) by a Washington resident, done in Washington, will be deemed a valid will?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I assume one done where such are recognized would be deemed valid in Washington; but if anyone knows yay or nay about that, please tell me<span style="font-family:Wingdings">J</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks<span style="font-family:Wingdings">J</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Roger Hawkes, WSBA # 5173<o:p></o:p></p>
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