Estate of Muder

Brief Fact Summary.

A testator handwrote blank parts of a printed will form, with only one witness.

Synopsis of Rule of Law.

Where a testator uses a preprinted form, and in his own handwriting fills in the blanks by designating his beneficiaries and apportioning his estate among them and signing it, he has created a valid holographic will.

Facts.

A testator handwrote blank parts of a printed will form. The printed portion read, “I give to,” while the handwritten portion read, “My wife Retha F. Muder, our home and property.