Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

does a lawyer have to provide the deseased will if it exists.


Asked on 2/01/10, 10:11 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ronald Cappuccio Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax)

Usually, lawyers do not keep the Original of the Will. In my office we have a practice of giving the original to the testator and keeping a photocopy. If for some reason the attorney has an original Will, he or she should provide it to the Executor.

I hope this helps!

Ron Cappuccio

www.SaveYourEstate.com

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Answered on 2/06/10, 11:12 am


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