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<DIV>If the witnesses signed the will and you are just lacking the attestation, see 11.20.040.</DIV>
<DIV>Where one witness is dead but someone can attest to their handwriting and other facts, then Court may accept that.</DIV>
<DIV>For instance, attorney was a witness and he is deceased but his spouse or secretary is alive and can attest to his signature and practice of witnessing wills.</DIV>
<DIV>I have never had to do this where both witnesses were deceased. I would think that is a lot trickier.</DIV>
<DIV>If everyone agrees, you might try a TEDRA agreement to admit the will.</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>I’d like some suggestions on the best way to approach the court with a Will that has no attestation of witnesses, and both witnesses are known to be deceased. <O:P></O:P></P>
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