She suffered with swelling and edema in both hands but was able to sign the will. She was 91 years old in her sound mind and body. Can I take the letter that she signed to allow a probate judge to view the letter and grant the holographic will.
In order to have a valid holographic will, it must be in the testator's handwriting and signed by her. If it is not in her handwriting, then it must be signed by two witnesses, in addition to the testator.
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