Original will missing - copy only

**Sla#s** · #1 August 26th 08, 12:40 AM posted to uk.legal.moderated

The original of a will of has gone missing. The solicitors only have a copy
and say the original was put in the deceased's bank 25 years ago - the
problem is we don't know which bank.

I have been offered two opposing opinions. One says the probate office will
take the position that the will stands (after a lengthy verification
process).
The other position is that the probate office could assume the original was
destroyed to revoke it, though there is no evidence of that.

The problem is the will divides everything totally differently to what would
happen if it was intestate.
Has any here been involved with this kind of situation and any advice?

TIA
Slatts

**jammeyjamie** · #2 August 28th 08, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sla#s

The original of a will of has gone missing. The solicitors only have a copy
and say the original was put in the deceased's bank 25 years ago - the
problem is we don't know which bank.

I have been offered two opposing opinions. One says the probate office will
take the position that the will stands (after a lengthy verification
process).
The other position is that the probate office could assume the original was
destroyed to revoke it, though there is no evidence of that.

The problem is the will divides everything totally differently to what would
happen if it was intestate.
Has any here been involved with this kind of situation and any advice?

TIA
Slatts

I would contact another solicitor and see what they have to say about the matter and see if they can do anything different.

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