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My mother passed away last month and she did leave a will but I am only able to find a copy of it not the original. She had named me as Personal Representative in her will and I filed a Petition for Probate and Appointment of Personal Representative with the court. I included a copy of her will the Petition and received a response back from the court that the original will is required. They had already checked and the original was not on file with the court. I called the attorney who had drawn up the will and was told they do not keep originals and they do not have the original will there.
Is there anyway to file the Petition with a copy of the will instead of the original? If not, does this mean her estate will be handled as if she died intestate?
I appreciate any assistance. Still searching for that original!
Nancy
Is there anyway to file the Petition with a copy of the will instead of the original? If not, does this mean her estate will be handled as if she died intestate?
I appreciate any assistance. Still searching for that original!
Nancy