If I write out my will on simple paper to state my wishes is it a legal document or not?

Faced with possible death and no money of my own I need to know this.
No, it's not (or no one would ever pay for one). You can directive one online ... or buy a kit from an Office Supply Store ... that will explain how to write it & get it notorized. I hope your future is brighter than you believe it to be. <3 i am so sorry to hear of your situation. first, god bless and maintain you. secondly, it is better than nothing. for sure. the state would love to take what ever they can. SO, write it out very clearly. second, afford it to a truely trusted friend or realative. thirdly, have them read it and let you know if they understand your wishes. fourth, you and that party need to go to a notery, together. explain that you both have read it, and you both can sign it within front of the notery. good luck, gods speed.
I'm sorry for your situation, but I don't ponder it will hold up in court if someone was to protest it. if you sign it (or people can narrate that it was actually you who wrote it) and it is found, it will be held as an official document!!!
If you write it entirely, in your own handwriting and sign it it is call a "holographic will". It is valid in many jurisdictions but by no method the best method. (It is easily challenged in court). If you are totally broke, you may want to travel to your local legal aid office and see if they will assist you. If you don't have frequent assets you may be able to find an attorney to draw one up for as low as $100, depending where you are. I know often it can be difficult to even come up near $100, but if you have any children and want to be sure that they're provided for and that your wishes for custody are followed, it will be worth it. In most states, it is indeed legal. What you are asking about is call a "holographic will." That doesn't mean that it's a hologram, but rater that it's handwritten. Most states that recognize them require that the *entire* will be in the testators (that's you) handwriting, and that it be signed at the severely bottom of the will, with nothing written below the signature. Some states require that it be dated at the top. Some states require that it be witnessed by two people who are not related to the testator (you) and not name as beneficiaries of the will. A holographic will must also *clearly* state what the person intends to give and to whom.

However, this question cannot be accurately answered, because it vary so much from state to state.
I don't think so. I mean, they can't prove that you wrote it.
Try using a video camera to narrative your will :)

Sorry about your issue :(
I believe so , you can get it notarized. that makes it officially recognized, you might want to ask just in case, sometimes, someone close to can know your need and that's what will be. Only one person came close to the right answer however, some states do not recognize a holographic (handwritten) will thus, to give you a completely correct answer I would need to know the state in which you live.
No a will has to by law to be approved by a attorney its crap i know but that's the law in my state. I'm not positive on this, but I have hear that as long as the document is in your own handwriting and signed by you, it could be a legally binding will. I think your best bet would be to write it, sign it, and hold it notarized. It doesn't cost too much for a notary, and I believe you can find them in your local phone book. Best of luck to you.
It would be legally recognized if notarized and signed by witnesses, and to clear up any confusion, you can make a video of you reading your wishes, then there is beyond question it was from you. You can go to your bank, they will usually notarize for their own customers for free. Why not do what I'm doing.
Save the cost of the will.
Have nil to leave.
there may be a possibility of it human being seen as legal if you get two independant witnessess (not name in the will) to sign your will. God bless you. As long as it's witnessed by a notary and two other witnesses (no blood relatives or anyone who inherits) when you sign it, it's legal!
You are taking a awfully courageous and difficult step, so don't rely on the opinions of a bunch of faceless people on the Internet for such a serious question.

Contact the Legal Aide Society for your country/state.

http://www.laoc.org/

I pray your heir won't need to argue over your Will for 80 years. My thoughts are with you. Don't give up.
In most states, this can be fine. It needs no formal language, it needs no formal typing. It wishes nothing special except:

1. It must state a present intent that you intend to dispose of your estate as set forth in the document.

2. You should recite that you are of nouns mind and body and intend the document to be your last will and testament.

3. It should be witnessed by two people, who sign twice. First, they sign with a statement that they saw you sign the document; second, they sign again near a statement saying that you are of sound mind, and expressed a "testamentary intent" when executing the document (That you knew you be signing a last will and testament.

CAVEAT: this is not legal advice, and as other, you should consult an attorney licensed in your state. SOME states require THREE witnesses; SOME states also require that the document be notarized (or used to).

So, if you want to be very very undamaging, you should consider taking the piece of paper and three friends (who are NOT BENEFICIARIES and NOT THE PROPOSED EXECUTOR OF YOUR ESTATE [you need them to be disinterested], trek down to the bank, and hold all three sign it, and have the document notarized.

Finally -- there are will kit available on the interent that will probably meet your needs, either free or at low cost ($20??) on row. There are also forms and books at your library. These are worth looking at.

With regard to your children -- statements as to proposed guardians will be ... considered, but are not dispositive -- the court would consider the best interest of the children over your desires.

Good luck.
no it is not permitted...you need a lawyer for that No I don't think it would be Legal bet whoever be on it would probally take the stuff on the will
Get a couple of witnesses and a notary to sign it and you're fitting to go - no pun intended. I'm not sure how legal or valid it would be considered, but what you COULD try... type it up, print it out, sign it, and mail it to yourself. Maybe two basically in case a second could be needed for some odd basis. Then when they come back do not open them, just put them surrounded by a safe place where a loved one will know where it is.

At smallest in regard to being used as a "poor man's copyright" from an artistic point of belief, supposedly the postmark that has a date could hold up in court as long as it's not opened unless surrounded by court by the right person. Perhaps it could be just as valid if used that way for you.
If it is an uncontested will maybe. There are alot of variables. NO. It must be a real leal document. Just obtain one from a real lawyer. It's only 200.00 online at http://legaldocuments.com/ is cheaper. Must enjoy official stamp.
I don't know that it is unless you have witnesses. That way they can at most minuscule verify that you didn't indeed write it and sign it.