Can someone hide a will from you?
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Can someone hide a will from you?
Sometimes, everyone knows a will was drawn up and signed, but it simply can’t be found. If you have good reason to think that someone has the will but intends to hide it, you can sue to force the person to file the will.
What to do if a will Cannot be found?
Probating a copy of a Will If you are still unable to locate the original Will, then you may be able to obtain a Grant of Probate with a copy of the Will. Before issuing a Grant of Probate of a copy Will, the Supreme Court will require an explanation of what happened to the original Will.
Can I destroy my will?
Destroying the old Will This is a common, but often not a recommended way to revoke a Will. According to the Wills Act, you can burn it, tear it or shred it to pieces, so long as you actually intend to destroy the Will, it will be revoked.
What happens when an original will Cannot be found?
If a will is missing because it was stored in a bank vault destroyed in a fire, the probate court may accept a photocopy of the will (or the lawyer’s draft or computer file). However, the court will probably require evidence that the decedent properly signed the original.
