When an original Will or codicil has been lost, or destroyed without the intention of revoking it, application must be made for an order for leave to prove the Will or codicil as contained in a copy, reconstruction or other evidence of its contents (Non-Contentious Probate Rules 1987 (NCPR 1987), SI 1987/2024, r 54) An application for an order admitting to proof a Will as contained in a copy, a completed draft, a reconstruction or other evidence of its contents should be submitted to Newcastle District Probate Registry or to the Probate Registry of Wales, Cardiff, if a bilingual document is required. The application must be supported by an affidavit or witness statement of the person applying