Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
Original WILL not found
Father die on August 10, 2008, original WILL can't be found. Step-mother has attorney sent myself and my sister a certified letter of this and wants us to accept just having a copy of WILL in order to probate. Attorney mailing copy of WILL to myself and sister. What are the chances of a Judge excepting just a copy?
Can't afford an attorney. Please advise
Thank you.
Asked on 6/30/09, 10:21 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Patricia F. Bushman
BUSHMAN LAW OFFICES
Re: Original WILL not found
Under the right circumstances a copy of the Will can be acceptable if the original cannot be found.
Answered on 7/01/09, 2:53 pm