The National Law Review

Attempting to Probate a Copy of a Will

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My widowed neighbor passed away 10 years ago, but we just discovered a will leaving everything to our family. What should we do next?

After a death, settling a person’s estate typically triggers the probate process. This court proceeding, during which the ...

My widowed neighbor died 10 years ago, and we just found a will leaving everything to us. What should we do?

Finding a valid will years later begs the question: is it too late? Let's imagine Sarah. While going through some old papers, ...
The National Law Review

Probating a Copy of a Will if Original Can't Be Found

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What Is Probate? How It Works With or Without a Will

Probate is the legal process for distributing your property after you die. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take certain ...