The hassle

The lawyer found the file and much to his chagrin determined that the will was witnessed by two staffers who were no longer with him. So, he called the daughter and gave her the names of the witnesses and the last address he had for them and told her happy hunting. She was able to locate the witnesses and then had to hire a lawyer to prepare the affidavits. Once signed the will was admitted to probate and the estate was opened. The lawyer told her that after she filed the inventory, all she’d have to do is file a quick accounting showing the assets had been transferred to the Trust.