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Re: Suicide note

A will written out entirely in the hand of the testator is called a holographic will. Such wills are sometimes deemed valid even without the attestation of witnesses. Your grandson's legal guardian should call a few attorneys and discuss all the relevant facts to get better direction.

Re: Suicide note

I am so sorry to hear of your gradson's situation, I hope he is coping with it well.

In regrads to your question, if the letter was written in his handwriting and was signed by him, then it can be considered a last will. Luckily, if the total estate is valued at under $100,000 then there is no need for a Probate, just a few forms for small estates. Therefore, even if the writing is not considered a last will, there should still not be a Probate necessary.

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Re: Suicide note

Intestate. Title may be obtained via declaration and a trust must be established for the minor child. Contact me directly.