What If a Will Witness Dies Before Probate? | NC

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Q: What happens if one of the witnesses to a will has passed away before probate? A: The witness’s death does not automatically invalidate the will. In North Carolina, the next step depends mainly on whether the will is self-proved. If it includes a valid self-proving affidavit, the Clerk of Superior Court generally does not need new testimony from the witnesses. If the will is not self-proved,…