Does Florida accept handwritten, oral or out of state wills?

Florida does not recognize holographic wills, meaning unwitnessed handwritten wills, or nuncupative wills, meaning oral wills. Under section 732.502, Florida Statutes, a will written in the testator's own handwriting is valid only if it is signed and witnessed with the same formalities as any other Florida will, and it is then not treated as a holographic will.

A will signed by a nonresident in another state or country is valid in Florida if it was valid where it was signed, unless it is holographic or nuncupative. Easler Law PLLC reviews existing wills at its Melbourne office and through virtual consults across Florida.