[WSBARP] probating a lost will

[Rod Harmon]

You need to track down the witnesses and get them to attest to the content of the will and the testator's competency to make it.  Ok to use one witness if the other has died.  Under your facts, a long, long shot.  I would just count it as intestate.

Rod Harmon

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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Carl Gay
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 5:11 PM
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Subject: [WSBARP] probating a lost will

Dear Colleagues,
A client's mother died last month but despite a thorough search no original will has been located.
After contacting local law firms, an unsigned photocopy of a 2002 will was obtained.
There are no signatures of the testator or witnesses, merely a "/s/" followed by the printed name of the testator and witnesses along with the date of execution.
Has anyone had experience in having such a will admitted to probate?
Many thanks for taking the time to reply.
Best regards,
Carl Gay

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