SCPA 1407 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 1406 Proof of will by affidavit of attesting witness out of court 1 up ARTICLE 14 Probate Proceedings; Construction of Wills; Right of Election next SECTION 1408 Probate not allowed unless court satisfied 1 Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 1407 Proof of lost or destroyed will A lost or destroyed will may be admitted to probate only if 1 Surrogate's Court Procedure Act (SCP) CHAPTER 59-A, ARTICLE 14 § 1407. Proof of lost or destroyed will A lost or destroyed will may be admitted to probate only if 1. It is established that the will has not been revoked, and 2. Execution of the will is proved in the manner required for the probate of an existing will, and 3. All of the provisions of the will are clearly and distinctly proved by each of at least two credible witnesses or by a copy or draft of the will proved to be true and complete.