Procedure to get a Copy of registered will if a copy is not available

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You can get the Register Will through a Legal Executor or through the lawyer of the Testator.

However, if your question was How to get a Certified Copy of the Will? Then the answer is -

You can get the Certified Copy of a Will by going through the Probate Proceedings. To get a Probate, you have to apply in the court, if no one raises the objection and be a party to the probate proceedings, then you don't have to litigate to prove Will & as such, you will get the Certified Copy of the Will. Usually, such parties only go for Probate Proceedings, those who have already got access to the Will & wants to prove its genuineness in the court either on the objection of genuiness of the Will by the relatives, friends and family members of the testator or to avoid such family dispute for the property/estate of the testator in future.

Advocate Pankaj Bajaj LawRato

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1. Procedure to Get a Copy of a Registered Will:
   • If you need a copy of a registered will and the original is not available, you can follow a legal process to obtain a certified copy.
2. Contact the Registrar's Office:
   • The first step is to contact the office of the sub-registrar or the authority where the will was originally registered. You can find the details of the registering authority on the will document itself.
3. Submit a Request:
   • Submit a formal request to the registrar's office for a certified copy of the registered will. This request should be in writing and include your reasons for needing the copy.
4. Provide Proof of Identity:
   • You may be required to provide proof of your identity and your relationship to the deceased or your connection to the will.
5. Pay Applicable Fees:
   • There might be fees associated with obtaining a certified copy of the will. Ensure that you pay any required fees as per the rules of the registering authority.
6. Verification:
   • The registrar's office will verify the authenticity of the request and the reason for needing the copy.
7. Certified Copy Issuance:
   • If the request is approved, the registrar's office will provide you with a certified copy of the registered will.
8. Legal Assistance:
   • It is advisable to consult with a legal expert or attorney who specializes in estate matters to guide you through the process, especially if there are complexities or disputes surrounding the will.
9. Online Copy:
   • In some regions, there may be online portals or databases where you can access registered wills. Check if such services are available in your jurisdiction.

Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty LawRato