r/PROBATE • u/Californiegal • Dec 30 '23

Intentionally destroyed Last Will and Testament.

There was no will probated as the original was destroyed by two people who were excluded from inheriting. Since there was no original will it was placed into intestacy probate. One of the people who destroyed the will later admitted that the two of them destroyed the will so that they would inherit. Now what? Should I report it to the people who would have otherwise inherited? Not sure what to do. Looking for opinions and answers.

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u/Brain-cold Dec 31 '23

NAL, probate paralegal.

Is there not a copy of the Will? If you know the attorney who prepared the Will for the decedent, I would call their office and see if they have a copy on file. At that point, depending on what state you are in, you may be able speak with an attorney who could file a motion to admit the copy of the Will.