The short answer is rarely. Nuncupative wills have become an outdated practice, and like holographic wills, aren’t usually accepted as legally legitimate in probate court. The jurisdictions that do consider oral wills to be legal expect them to be in accordance with state regulations. This, in part, entails that they will be filed with a probate court within a specified amount of time following the death of the testator. Once filed, it will then be subjected to review by the court. If deemed invalid, the court will assume responsibility for appointing beneficiaries and distributing the deceased’s assets.