Holographic wills are handwritten but do not include the signatures of two separate witnesses. Georgia is one of the states which does NOT accept “holographic” wills. Georgia does not require testators to notarize his or her will, but having the document notarized does help speed up and/or simplify the probate process. The will also must be “properly witnessed,” meaning that two competent people who are at least 14 years or older also signed the Last Will and Testament.
The will has to be signed by the testator (the person who drafted the will) or by someone he or she asked to sign the will on his or her behalf. In order for a will to be valid in Georgia, it must be written – either typed or by hand. “(a) A will shall be in writing and shall be signed by the testator or by some other individual in the testator’s presence and at the testator’s express direction… (b) A will shall be attested and subscribed in the presence of the testator by two or more competent witnesses.” Handwritten Wills The State of Georgia has some specific rules in place when it comes to a person’s Last Will and Testament.
The state requires wills to be written, signed by the testator, and properly witnessed. Summary: Handwritten Wills, sometimes called Holographic Wills, are not valid in Georgia.