Duty of Custodian of Will

Duty of Custodian of Will. After the death of a testator and on request of an interested person, any person having custody of a will of the testator shall deliver it with reasonable promptness, but not more than one year after the death of the testator to a person able to secure its probate and if none is known, to the appropriate court. Any person who willfully fails to deliver a will is liable to any person aggrieved for the damages which may be sustained by the failure. Any person who willfully refuses or fails to deliver a will after being ordered by the court in a proceeding for the purpose of compelling delivery is subject to penalty for contempt of court. Source: PL 3-106, ch. 3, § 18.