What is a Holograph Will?

A Holograph will is simply a handwritten Will that is signed only by you. A typed Will or fill-in-the-blanks Will does not qualify as a Holograph Will. Holograph wills can be problematic if the instructions are not absolutely clear. One must be careful with this type of Will.

Protection for you and your family

A Will is the foundation of an estate plan. Having a properly drafted Will means that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes and that your loved ones will be properly provided for in a tax efficient manner. You can avoid unnecessary costs and delays, and the undesirable results that come with an intestacy, and have the ability to choose the executor of your estate and the guardians of your children. When one considers that most Wills can be prepared for a few hundred dollars and the potential consequences of not having one, it is clear that everyone should have a will.