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.