Will - copy vs original

[FESTINA]

What is the name of your state? Tennessee

Will a probate court accept an uncertified, unwitnessed, unsigned, except where it states in the first line I, ---- -----, do hereby, will into probate as a valid will?
Many thanks

 

[BelizeBreeze]

What is the name of your state? Tennessee

Will a probate court accept an uncertified, unwitnessed, unsigned, except where it states in the first line I, ---- -----, do hereby, will into probate as a valid will?
Many thanks

What you have in your hands is worthless.

 

[FESTINA]

Many thanks for such a quick response. I tried to correct my original question to include the fact that this is a holographic document, but it didn't work. Evidently, in Tennessee, you do not have to have witnesses to a holographic will. The presenter of this document will state that the first line with includes the testator's name i.e. I, ---- -----, being of sound mind etc. constitutes the signature. Is this correct? Also, at the moment, there only seems to be a copy at the court house and no sign of the original. Is this valid in the state?
All the best
Fest

 

[seniorjudge]

Copies of wills are not admitted to probate in any jurisdiction that I am aware of.

 

[Dandy Don]

If the bottom of the will is not signed there is no way it could be accepted as valid. So what is the explanation for why the rest of the will was not signed?

Start looking at probate law to see how this estate is going to be divided, because the will is worthless.

 

[FESTINA]

Thank you all for your replys. I will keep you posted on how the judge rules on this. Signature at top or no signature. Judge and Dandy - enjoyed your imput on mine and other cases. Will sign in again soon.