My grandmother passed away last week. It has always been said that she has a will. Now all of a sudden, it's being said that she doesn't. Where could we look to find a copy of the will? My cousins and I are looking because it is said that are mothers(who are now deceased) are still mentioned in the will. If there is a will and they are mentiond since we are their children are we entitled to their part?
2006-08-01 07:59:32 · 9 answers · asked by cfw2274 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Was a copy of it Recorded at the county office?
Otherwise I'd look in any place she might leave valuables:
safety deposit box, safe, etc
2006-08-01 08:03:33 · answer #1 · answered by Funchy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if your grandmother had an attorney and check with him/her to see if they have a copy...they're required by law to keep it on file. You may also begin looking for a safebox key as a will isn't something she'd necessairly keep laying around in the house. So far as the assets passing to you as her grandchildren...depends on the state you live in. I'd get a lawyer to represent your interests and protect you from the TAX man/State. Good Luck...sorry about your loss...PEACE!
2006-08-01 08:05:11 · answer #2 · answered by thebigm57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wills are normally recorded with the attorney that
wrote it.
If it was a written will your grandmother
may have given it to someone she trusted
or she may have a safety depoist box at the local bank.
Or maybe a lockbox under her bed or in the attic or closet.
If someone in the family found the will they could have destroyed it.
2006-08-01 08:05:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think so, yes. The executor of the will is responsible for the disbursement of the contents stated in the will. Maybe the person who is telling you there is no will is, in fact, the executor. Find an attorney that can answer that question! Good luck!
2006-08-01 08:05:01 · answer #4 · answered by Tangled Web 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out who Grandmom's attorney was. He should have a copy. OR, you can find out through the State you are in. Wills are supposed to be registered with the state of residence.
2006-08-01 08:03:38 · answer #5 · answered by Quietman40 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your grandmother's lawyers (if she had any) and her bank; there might be a safe deposit box with the will in it. If you are unable to locate the will, the estate will go into probate, which will be a long and expensive process.
2006-08-01 08:05:39 · answer #6 · answered by NC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your grandmother has an attorney or did have an attorney then contact them. I would strongly advise you to get your own lawyer who is experienced in these things to assist you with the whole process.
2006-08-01 08:03:59 · answer #7 · answered by Susan G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do your mother's wills say? This will be stuck in probate anyway. How many other relatives want their share?
2006-08-01 08:03:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would love to help you but i need to know which country you're from so i can give you the correct law.
2006-08-01 08:05:54 · answer #9 · answered by minerva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋