Comments on: Is your Hand Written Will Unenforceable? Does your State Recognize Holographic Wills? http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/ Elite Personal Finance and Estate Planning Information for Everyone Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:43:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Marty Fogarty @ Retired Veterans Benefits http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/comment-page-1/#comment-53401 Marty Fogarty @ Retired Veterans Benefits Fri, 29 Oct 2010 20:13:58 +0000 http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/#comment-53401 A will is a very important document that can cause a lot of discussion when not properly produced. I do agree with the importance of analyzing the requirements of each state when it comes to creating wills. Not doing so can cause all sorts of problems between family members. Money has that kind of effect on people. A will is a very important document that can cause a lot of discussion when not properly produced. I do agree with the importance of analyzing the requirements of each state when it comes to creating wills. Not doing so can cause all sorts of problems between family members. Money has that kind of effect on people.

]]> By: What is a Common Type of Will? Reviewing the Simple Will | My Journey to Millions http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/comment-page-1/#comment-35171 What is a Common Type of Will? Reviewing the Simple Will | My Journey to Millions Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:32:25 +0000 http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/#comment-35171 [...] just scribble it down on a napkin and hope it is accepted by the Court.  Many States don’t allow hand written Wills to be allowed for [...] [...] just scribble it down on a napkin and hope it is accepted by the Court.  Many States don’t allow hand written Wills to be allowed for [...]

]]> By: Evan http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/comment-page-1/#comment-25919 Evan Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:44:41 +0000 http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/#comment-25919 I am not sure the requirements to have a will executed in the State of Florida. But a couple things... if you own the house joint with rights of survivorship OR tenancy by the entirety (your deed will indicate it) then that would automatically pass to the surviving spouse. Same with beneficiary status accounts such as IRAs/401ks etc IF the beneficiary status is correct. Lastly, I understand money is tight, and I HATE doing it but before you start typing something up it may be more prudent to go to one of those online options. I am SURE my adsense popped up one of those ads lol. I hate those services but in your case it may be the right one. I am not sure the requirements to have a will executed in the State of Florida. But a couple things…
if you own the house joint with rights of survivorship OR tenancy by the entirety (your deed will indicate it) then that would automatically pass to the surviving spouse. Same with beneficiary status accounts such as IRAs/401ks etc IF the beneficiary status is correct.

Lastly, I understand money is tight, and I HATE doing it but before you start typing something up it may be more prudent to go to one of those online options. I am SURE my adsense popped up one of those ads lol.

I hate those services but in your case it may be the right one.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/comment-page-1/#comment-25913 Sarah Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:36:16 +0000 http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/#comment-25913 I live in Florida where a holographic will is not accepted however if I type something out in word and have two people sign it will this be accepted? I just got married 30 days ago and we really don't have any major assets except for a house so was thinking something was better than nothing until we could afford a lawyer. I live in Florida where a holographic will is not accepted however if I type something out in word and have two people sign it will this be accepted? I just got married 30 days ago and we really don’t have any major assets except for a house so was thinking something was better than nothing until we could afford a lawyer.

]]> By: Montrece http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/comment-page-1/#comment-7823 Montrece Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:38:50 +0000 http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/#comment-7823 I am looking at creating my first will. I am short on funds but feel that I should take this step. Please give me advice on how I should go about finding a good atterney and how much the normal cost for creating a will should be. Thanks! I am looking at creating my first will. I am short on funds but feel that I should take this step. Please give me advice on how I should go about finding a good atterney and how much the normal cost for creating a will should be.
Thanks!

]]> By: My Journey http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/comment-page-1/#comment-4909 My Journey Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:42:02 +0000 http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/#comment-4909 Mary, You are asking me about 2 states which I have never visited nevertheless studied their invidivual laws and procedures. 1) Most of the time (and I have to say MOST) probate is done where the person was domiciled not where they died. 2) I am not sure if your assumption of a 3 year SOL (statute of limitations) in Idaho is correct. Do you have a statute that I can see or is that what you heard? 3) and this is most worrysome for me...you are asking about a legal issue 2 years after you said probate was started? If you think something is up you need to see an attorney ASAP. I am sorry if this wasn't a help, but I would recommend seeking Counsel as soon as you finish reading this comment, waiting even a day is a bad move since your chances to object get smaller if not already non-existant. .-= My Journey´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/myjourneytomillions/feed/~3/1DKPr6W1xRk/" rel="nofollow">How Can a QTIP help your Estate Plan?</a> =-. Mary,

You are asking me about 2 states which I have never visited nevertheless studied their invidivual laws and procedures.
1) Most of the time (and I have to say MOST) probate is done where the person was domiciled not where they died.
2) I am not sure if your assumption of a 3 year SOL (statute of limitations) in Idaho is correct. Do you have a statute that I can see or is that what you heard?
3) and this is most worrysome for me…you are asking about a legal issue 2 years after you said probate was started? If you think something is up you need to see an attorney ASAP.

I am sorry if this wasn’t a help, but I would recommend seeking Counsel as soon as you finish reading this comment, waiting even a day is a bad move since your chances to object get smaller if not already non-existant.
.-= My Journey´s last blog ..How Can a QTIP help your Estate Plan? =-.

]]> By: Mary Donahue http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/comment-page-1/#comment-4902 Mary Donahue Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:27:43 +0000 http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/#comment-4902 A deceased person died - in 1999 with a Holographic Will that lived in Idaho. No probate had taken place. Idaho has a 3 year Staute. can an attorney start a Probate process in 2007 in the State of Washington- 7yrs after the person was deceased due to Idaho has a Statue of 3yrs. The Deceased though lived in Idaho died just over the State Line in Washington...Can this be done to to file in Washington a Probate after being deceased since 1999.... and going on over 3yrs for the probate and now going after possessions of this person deceased 10yrs ago. Is this Valid? A deceased person died – in 1999 with a Holographic Will that lived in Idaho. No probate had taken place. Idaho has a 3 year Staute.
can an attorney start a Probate process in 2007 in the State of Washington- 7yrs after the person was deceased due to Idaho has a Statue of 3yrs.
The Deceased though lived in Idaho died just over the State Line in Washington…Can this be done to
to file in Washington a Probate after being deceased since 1999…. and going on over 3yrs for the probate and now going after possessions of this person deceased 10yrs ago. Is this Valid?

]]> By: My Journey http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/comment-page-1/#comment-4602 My Journey Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:02:53 +0000 http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/#comment-4602 Currently, without a Will, in NY any asset not controlled by deed or contract (beneficiary status or payable upon death like many investment accounts) will pass up to your parents if you have no children and are not married. If that is ok with you then you probably don't need a Will. That being said there may be other benefits for your heirs if you have a will - clear guidelines of what you want, cheaper administration process, etc. Currently, without a Will, in NY any asset not controlled by deed or contract (beneficiary status or payable upon death like many investment accounts) will pass up to your parents if you have no children and are not married.

If that is ok with you then you probably don’t need a Will. That being said there may be other benefits for your heirs if you have a will – clear guidelines of what you want, cheaper administration process, etc.

]]> By: Rachelle http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/comment-page-1/#comment-4599 Rachelle Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:43:12 +0000 http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/#comment-4599 I didn't know the term was Holographic will, but I was planning on doing the same thing. The thought of sitting with a lawyer and thinking about something so morbid really scares me. Well, since I'm a NYer there's really nothing else I can do but to seek an attorney on this matter... What age would you recommend considering a Will? I'm 23, and I really don't want to think about that until I have at least my first child...which is a ways out... I didn’t know the term was Holographic will, but I was planning on doing the same thing. The thought of sitting with a lawyer and thinking about something so morbid really scares me. Well, since I’m a NYer there’s really nothing else I can do but to seek an attorney on this matter…

What age would you recommend considering a Will? I’m 23, and I really don’t want to think about that until I have at least my first child…which is a ways out…

]]> By: My Journey http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/comment-page-1/#comment-4593 My Journey Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:20 +0000 http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/#comment-4593 Charles, AMAZING STATEMENT: "Like the old ad for a mechanic, you can pay a lawyer now or your family can pay a lawyer much more later." The decedent saves a couple hundrend bucks on the drafting of the will and then the family complains when they get your bill. .-= My Journey ´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.myjourneytomillions.com/articles/is-your-hand-written-will-unenforceable-does-your-state-recognize-holographic-wills/" rel="nofollow">Is your Hand Written Will Unenforceable? Does your State Recognize Holographic Wills?</a> =-. Charles,

AMAZING STATEMENT:

“Like the old ad for a mechanic, you can pay a lawyer now or your family can pay a lawyer much more later.”

The decedent saves a couple hundrend bucks on the drafting of the will and then the family complains when they get your bill.
.-= My Journey ´s last blog ..Is your Hand Written Will Unenforceable? Does your State Recognize Holographic Wills? =-.

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