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Duplicate will

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

One executed in duplicate and each copy placed in different hands.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A term used in England, where a testator executes two copies of his will, one to keep himself, and the other to be deposited with another person. Upon application for probate of a duplicate will, bath copies must be deposited in the registry of the court of probate.

Defined under Duplicate in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

<A term used in Engiand, where a testator executes two copies of his will, one to keep himself, and the other to be deposited with another person. Upon application for probate of a duplicate will, both copies must be deposited in the registry of the court of probate.