Can probate court accept testimony to fix a will defect? | NC

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Q: Can the probate court accept testimony or sworn statements from the notary and witness to cure a defect in the will? A: Yes — often it can. A missing notary seal usually affects the self-proving affidavit, not the will itself. If the will was properly signed and witnessed by at least two competent witnesses, the court can often accept sworn statements or testimony from the attesting witnesses…