Section 238: Probate of contents of lost or destroyed will
The Succession Act · Federal Acts · Part IX · in_force
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When a will has been lost or destroyed and no copy has been made nor the draft preserved, probate may be granted of its contents if they can be established by evidence.
Related sections
Section 237: Probate of copy or draft of lost willSection 239: Probate of copy where original existsSection 236: To whom administration may not be granted CHAPTER II Limited grantsSection 240: Administration until will producedSection 235: Citation before grant of administration to legatee other than universal or residuarySection 241: Administration, with will annexed, to attorney of absent executor
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