[WSBARP] Holographic Wills in Washington

[Josh Grant]

I had one that wasn’t defective (witnesses  were heirs) so I did a TEDRA where all relatives agreed that the administrator should distribute as provided under the defective will.

Joshua F. Grant

P. O. Box 619
Wilbur, WA 99185
509 647 5578

From: Jim Doran 
Sent: Monday, December 13, 2021 2:38 PM
To: WSBA Real Property Listserv 
Subject: [WSBARP] Holographic Wills in Washington

Listmates: 


It has been a long time since I have researched this question:  Is a holographic Will, written in the "testator's" hand and dated and signed, but not witnessed, enforceable in Washington State?  I recall that Washington absolutely requires witnesses but maybe there has been some case law that has eroded that rule.  There is no other Will and if this proceeds as an intestate probate the decedent's intentions will be completely foiled.


Any ideas? 


Jim Doran


James R. Doran

Attorney at Law

100 E. Pine Street -  Suite 205

Bellingham, WA 98225
(360)393-9506

jim at doranlegal.com

www.doranlegal.com



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