If the will was written in Raleigh, NC but he died in Rocky Mount, NC would this be a matter of public record? Neither the wife or the attorney have been back in touch with me. And I am the last living member of the Young family. I would only want the pictures and loving memoribilia of my parents and grandparents, which have since been withheld be a greedy (#4) wife. Do you have any suggestions? This would help me reach closure in the sudden death of my younger brother.
2006-08-11 18:58:09 · 2 answers · asked by aaquinn2000 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Do you know if the wife ever filed for probate to settle your brothers estate? If she did, you can contact the probate court and ask for a copy of the file. (This would probably be in the county seat for Rocky Mount, NC.) You"ll have to pay for the copy of the file, but you would have the full paperwork thus far.
If no will has been filed, you could file for probate and ask the judge to compel the widow and her lawyer to produce the will.
The will may not, however, have specified that you were to get the pictures and other memorabilia. To get that stuff, you'll just have to play nice with your former SIL. The stuff doesn't mean much to her, but she may want to keep it just because she can. Good luck.
2006-08-12 04:44:55 · answer #1 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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If the will was written in Raleigh, NC but he died in Rocky Mount, NC would this be a matter of public record? Neither the wife or the attorney have been back in touch with me. And I am the last living member of the Young family. I would only want the pictures and loving memoribilia of my...
2015-08-18 09:36:27 · answer #2 · answered by Buiron 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he died and had an estate, it would have to be opened in the county's probate court. If there is an estate, then all documents are public record, including the Will. You can call the clerk and ask if there is an estate opened in your brother's name, and if there is, inquire about copying costs and how to get a copy of the Will.
2006-08-12 01:50:16 · answer #3 · answered by Zelda 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
last wills are not a matter of public record. They are sealed documents held only by the person and his legal counsel and form a contractual obligation.
If there is a will and the lawyer will not disclose it, you can go to court to force him to do so. If there is no will, then you must follow the probate law of the state where the property is located.
2006-08-11 20:02:41 · answer #4 · answered by jhessick 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Many wills are merely keep at home, so guess who has it , the wife.
If he had an attorney the attorney is obligated to disclose the will to anyone named in the will.
If you wish to challege the claim, you will need to file in probate court.
2006-08-12 03:42:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋