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What Happens If a Will Exists but the Original Is Missing? | NC
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Q: What happens if a deceased grandparent had a will but no one can find the original? A: A missing original does not always mean the will is invalid... but it creates a big problem. When the original cannot be found after death, the law often assumes the person destroyed it on purpose to revoke it. To use a copy or other proof, the person offering the will must show strong and convincing…