Holographic Wills in Colorado

[lindeman28]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Colorado
My uncle recently died and left a "holographic" will naming my mother as sole beneficiary. According to what I can find, this type of will is recognized in Colorado. Then why did her lawyer tell her that it had to be published in the paper for other relatives and only the court would decide if it were a legal will?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

[anteater]

Holographic or otherwise, a will does not have legal effect unless it is submitted for probate, deemed valid by the court, and someone appointed to administer the probate estate. The administrator follows the probate process, including any required notifications/public notices.

[Dandy Don]

If you interpreted his words correctly, I don't think he meant to say or imply that the actual "will" was going to be published in the newspaper. He meant to say that notification about the probate being opened up would be published in a classified ad in a local legal or regular daily newspaper, so that any creditors could submit claim for payment.

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by lindeman28

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Colorado
My uncle recently died and left a "holographic" will naming my mother as sole beneficiary. According to what I can find, this type of will is recognized in Colorado. Then why did her lawyer tell her that it had to be published in the paper for other relatives and only the court would decide if it were a legal will?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

**A: get your facts straight. The 2 responses are good.