holographic will

noun

, Law.

1. a will that is entirely in the handwriting of the testator: in some states recognized as valid without the attestation of witnesses.

Word History and Origins

Origin of holographic will¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Her publicist Mike Pingel, verified to Fox News that the handwritten document, otherwise known as a "holographic will," is real, was filed on Thursday and was Roberts' last will and testaments.

From Fox News

The broadcaster was "of questionable mental capacity" in his last few years, the suit alleges, meaning that "he was highly susceptible to outside influences at the time he purportedly executed the Holographic Will."

From Fox News

In court documents filed by Shawn on Tuesday, she opposed the "purported holographic will" as well as "the Ex Parte Petition of Larry King, Jr. ... for Letters of Special Administration."

From Fox News

Her attorney argued that the couple had two postnuptial agreements that placed limits on Larry King’s ability to make testamentary gifts to his children, and the holographic will violates the terms of those agreements.

From Los Angeles Times

On Tuesday, Shawn King filed her objection to King Jr.'s petition and asked the court to deny admission of the holographic will.

From Los Angeles Times