What happens if a will copy was probated instead of the original? | NC

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Q: What happens if I requested a certified copy of a will but the estate was opened using a copy because the original could not be found? A: Usually, the court cannot certify an original will that is not in the file. If the estate was opened using a copy because the original was lost or missing, the clerk will usually certify the record that does exist — often the certificate of probate, or the…