Tucker Smith wrote a holographic will and signed it. The will provided that 3/4 of his estate would go to charity and one-fourth would go to his nephew, his only surviving heir. Tucker's nephew is challenging the will on the grounds that the amount left to the charity was so large and that there were no witnesses to the will. Which of the following is correct?

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Holographic wills, which are handwritten and signed by the testator, are recognized as valid in many jurisdictions, even without witnesses, as long as they meet the specific legal requirements of the state in which they were created. The fact that a large portion of the estate is left to charity and the lack of witnesses do not automatically invalidate a holographic will.

Tucker Smith Wrote a Holographic Will and Signed It