If my mother passed and left a Will but the original is lost, can a copy be filed?
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If my mother passed and left a Will but the original is lost, can a copy be filed?
The lawyer who drew up the Will for her has a copy. Her copy can not be found. Her lawyer states this makes the will void and the assets will have to be split. Is there a way to probate the copy that the lawyer has?
Asked on January 10, 2013 under Estate Planning, New York
Answers:
Victor Waid / Law Office of Victor Waid
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Is the copy a signed copy of the will? If so, then the California statutes do provide a method of probating the copy will.
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