In the states that recognize holographic wills, such wills will be valid if:

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For a holographic will to be valid in the states that recognize them, it must evidence testamentary intent and must actually be handwritten by the testator. A typed holographic will would be invalid. Some states require that the holographic will be entirely handwritten, other states require only that the signature and material portions of the will be handwritten by the testator, and some also require that the will be dated.

In the States That Recognize Holographic Wills, Such Wills Will