What Happens When A Will Is Missing?

Melissa Mathison, the screenwriter of "E.T." and ex-wife of Harrison Ford, died from cancer in November, and her will has gone missing, leaving uncertainty over who will inherit her $22 million estate.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Mathison had written a will, but the original copy could not be located by her business manager. In this case, Mathison's wishes may still be adhered to, as much of her estate is in a trust fund, and under California law a copy of the will is sufficient, as long as it is not contested. However, the case illustrates the importance of keeping one's will secure...Click here to read more.