Which of the following describes the legal status of an oral will?

The legal status of an oral will is generally not recognized in most jurisdictions, though there are specific conditions under which it may be considered valid. An oral will, also known as a nuncupative will, typically requires certain criteria to be met, such as being made in the presence of witnesses and often being limited to specific situations, like the testator being on their deathbed.

This contrasts with formal written wills, which are the standard method for creating a will and are recognized more uniformly across jurisdictions. Jurisdictions vary in their treatment of oral wills, with some possibly allowing them under dire circumstances, while others completely reject them as a valid form of testament. Thus, choice B is accurate as it reflects the generally precarious legal standing of oral wills while highlighting the potential exceptions that may exist.