What Happens If I Think I'm Named in a Will but Have No Copy? | NC

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Q: What happens if a child believes they are named in the will but does not have a copy? A: Not having a copy does not mean the child is out of options. The main question is whether the original will has been filed for probate. A will does not control the estate until it is admitted to probate. If the original will is filed, the probate court file usually becomes the place where the child can…