How can you prove you are named in someones will without a copy of the will itself?

Question

My grandfather passed away in 1989 and always told me he was leaving me something. My grandmother told me after his death that he did not leave a will. Just a couple of months ago the will was found. No family member is talking to me so they won't tell me what the will says. How do I search for and prove that my name is on the will. My grandfather and I were very, very close and he never told me lies. I do not know where to turn. I have asked those family members not talking to me what the will said and they won't say!

Answer 1

Wills are filed at the court house, they are legal documents. You have to go to the court house. If you are named you are entitled to a copy.

Answer 2

The executor of the will has a legal duty to contact all people listed in will. The will must be filed with your Clerk of Court & you can pick up a copy of settlement from the Clerk. I got a copy after my Mother's death - my Dad was being irresponsible as usual.Good luck! but remember some people mean to change wills & they never get around to it.

Answer 3

You need to get a good trusts and estates lawyer and petition a court to have the will disclosed.

The process is called probate. I am no expert, but it's a start.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Get an estate attorney to look into it for you. A single (and, most likely, free) conversation should give you the lay of the land. Good luck!

Answer 5

Thats what lawyers are for.A lawyer would surely be assigned to verify the will.You just got to be creative (in a legal way of course).Brush up on your rights.Follow the rules,I'm sure it would do you good.

Answer 6

i'm sorry, friend. you could try calling the probate court and see if there is anything on file there. they may be able to point you in another direction, as well. good luck

Answer 7

You'll most likely need to get a court order for it.