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<DIV><FONT size=4>We finally own a copier or two, however, we still conform our
file copy. The concern is that if a testator signs a new will, destroys
the old original will, and then dies and for some reason the new beneficiaries
are slow or uniformed about their bequest, the old beneficiaries, (who could be
old PR’s) could take the photo copy and run with it. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>THe conformed file copy, if all the facts line up, can still
be probated but the facts need to be clear.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>I would be interested in knowing if most are going to
retaining signatures on there file copy of wills?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=rodharmon@msn.com
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<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, May 24, 2018 4:32 PM</DIV>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [WSBARP] probating a lost will</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>Carl Gay<BR><B><SPAN
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<wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com><BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> [WSBARP] probating a lost
will<o:p></o:p></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Dear
Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">A
client’s mother died last month but despite a thorough search no original will
has been located.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">After
contacting local law firms, an unsigned photocopy of a 2002 will was obtained.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Has
anyone had experience in having such a will admitted to
probate?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Many
thanks for taking the time to reply.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Best
regards,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Carl
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