Question concerning stolen will

[The_Diplomat]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ

Grandmother passed away

Grandmother had a will

Grandmother didnt like her daughter so she left her house to her granddaughter

This was documented in the will, two copies we provided to the granddaughter.

Obviously the daughter of the deceased is upset that her mother bypassed her in the will.

So she sent her boyfriend into the house of the granddaughter under the guise of doing household repairs, and took the wills from their safe place.

A short time later the granddaughter receives a "Caveat against granting letters of Administrator or Testamentary" letter from her moms attorney. Saying, if you cant produce a will in the next 7 days, the natural daughter of the deceased will apply as Administrator of the estate, and take the house.

This lady is off her rocker...her own mother didnt even like her, thats why she was left out of the will. She took the will, and is now contesting it (knowing we now cant prove it). In turn, throwing her daughter and HER own granddaughter, potentially, on the street.

Other than checking with the lawyer for a copy....what are our options to stop this horrible woman???

[justalayman]

if you cannot produce a copy of the will, there is no will. I would check with any attorney the woman had dealings with as well as any court, office, or agency that may accept recordings of wills.

[LdiJ]

if you cannot produce a copy of the will, there is no will. I would check with any attorney the woman had dealings with as well as any court, office, or agency that may accept recordings of wills.

The attorney who drew up the will should have a copy. Its unfortunate that both copies were kept in the same place.