What if the drafting attorney retired and can't help probate? | NC

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Q: What happens if the original drafting attorney has retired and no longer has the file or staff to assist with probate? A: The short answer is that probate is not automatically blocked. The real issue is whether the will can still be proved to the court. If the self-proving paperwork is incomplete — for example, if a notary seal is missing — the will may lose the benefit of being self-proved,…