In our state wills aren't filed with the court when they are created, just when probated after death. In lot of instances if the will is done by a lawyer they keep the original and you'd get it from them if needed. Is it in a folder from a lawyer (ours is, with a cover letter). If not, check to see who the witnesses were because if the will was done by a lawyer the witnesses and notary are usually from their office. Does the person have a safety deposit box? Can you get access to it?
Does your copy not show the lawyer who wrote it? If so call him. Have you asked probate if a copy can be filed or does it have to be the original.
Older people did like lock boxes. My Mom kept all her important papers in a drawer in her dresser. Maybe they are in a shoebox on a shelf of a closet. Maybe a lockbox on a shelf.
We have a copy of our will and our attorney has another. I don't think it needs to be 'recorded' as it isn't in effect.
This post reminds me that I need to put our important papers in a fireproof lockbox of some kind! I am actually looking at them right now--just sitting there.
we need to update the will and DH has not wanted to do it until after his mom dies, b/c some things will change. I keep it updated 'holistically', but need to have it done by the lawyer and notarized.
Older people did like lock boxes. My Mom kept all her important papers in a drawer in her dresser. Maybe they are in a shoebox on a shelf of a closet. Maybe a lockbox on a shelf.
This post reminds me that I need to put our important papers in a fireproof lockbox of some kind! I am actually looking at them right now--just sitting there.
we need to update the will and DH has not wanted to do it until after his mom dies, b/c some things will change. I keep it updated 'holistically', but need to have it done by the lawyer and notarized.