Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maryland

Re: Missing pages from will

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First, I am presuming that your father has passed away. If he has not, then his will is private and of no concern to you unless he chooses to share it with you.

If he is deceased, your sister should ask the attorney who drafted the Will if he/she has a copy. Most attorneys will keep a file copy even if the original is given to the client. If pages are missing from the original, a motion can be made to allow the copy to substitute for the original although some courts will hold that the original was destroyed therefore invalidating the will.

I strongly suggest that you consult with a qualified attorney to determine your legal rights and to help plot a course of action.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.