Section 6 of Ontario’s Succession Law Reform Act states that a testator may make a valid will wholly by his or her own handwriting and signature, without formality, and without the presence, attestation or signature of a witness. Holograph wills are recognized by the courts and have allowed the beneficiaries to receive the gifts left by testators, if drafted properly and in the right capacity (for instance, http://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2011/2011onsc7673/2011onsc7673.html?searchUrlHash=AAAAAAAAAAEAFVJTTyAxOTkwLCBjIFMuMjYsIHMgNgAAAAEAEC80NzgtY3VycmVudC0xIzYB&resultIndex=1).
However, to protect loved ones from litigation as a result of an ill-drafted will, it is wise to consult a lawyer to draft one. Narang Law Professional Corporation provides services in drafting and execution of wills.