Can a will be valid if it is handwritten?

Yes. In Michigan, a hand written will is called a “holographic will.” A holographic will does not need to be witnessed to be valid, as long as the will is dated and if the testator’s signature and the document’s material portions are in the testator’s handwriting.

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