My grandmother died last year and I was told by several peole in my family that my sister, brother, and myself were named in the will. My father and uncle had deneyed this and I woiuld like to see the will for myself. I have asked for a copy of the will but they refuse to show it to me
2007-02-21 17:01:39 · 9 answers · asked by Shanta M 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
File for the probate of the will in court so that the person holding the said will be summoned to court for its determination.
2007-02-21 17:04:24 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If someone leaves a will when they die, the normal procedure is that it is filed for probate. Anyone named in such a will would be legally notified. If there was no will, the state divides any estate according to particular rules (those vary from state to state, but usually are next of kin). Certainly.. there are cases where there is/was a will, and someone "hid" it to avoid what it says. Obviously, a court would have no way to show you a will, if they don't know of its existance. There will be a probate file.
Unfortunately, someone is not being honest.. either those who are telling you that this will existed; or your father and uncle. Hell of a position to put you in, isn't it?
This is good reason why someone who makes a will, should have it with a lawyer or unbiased 3rd party. Make xerox copies to give to anyone who is named in it.
I think this situation with Anna Nicole Smith will light a fire under a lot of people, who don't want to see their family go through a nightmare like this.
2007-02-21 17:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by wendy c 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to speak to a probate attorney. Not all estates need to be probated, and the content of wills are not necessarily public records. You need someone who can look at your particular circumstances and give you your legal options. You also do not know your grandmother had a valid will, it is possible she didn't, then her estate would go to her husband if alive, if not then her children, not her grandchildren.
Probate is the legal transfer of real property upon someone death. Probate can be avoided legally, a living trust is the most common, it saves a lot of money in attorneys fees in uncontested matter.
2007-02-21 17:47:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each town has a probate office normally located near or in the courthouse in the deeds and registrar office. Take proof of identification and you can view her will that was filed in probate.
2007-02-22 14:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to retain a probate attorney since all she left was a will
the lawyer will have to divide the estate according to her wishes after it gets released through probate court
2007-02-21 17:06:44 · answer #5 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it was filed (and this is why all wills should be) it is public record in the probate office of your county courthouse. If not you will have to hire a lawyer to petition the probate court for action.
2007-02-21 17:06:16 · answer #6 · answered by theshadowknows 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
did it conflict with the aid of the courts? u could have won a letter and place of work work from her lawyer or the lawyer dealing together with her sources, which might define what u are to acquire, and there could have been a replica of the will interior the place of work work sent to u...if u did no longer get something, i might flow to the courthouse that dealt with the valuables and ask for copies, u could have the means to get it for a minimum fee, with identity proving u are who u are
2016-11-24 23:20:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact an attorney
2007-02-21 17:04:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
look in her stuff or think back in your memories of what she would want
2007-02-21 17:04:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋