2007-07-15 07:05:20 · 5 answers · asked by andyfan12010 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It's not only the executor, that's for sure. This will vary some from state to state, but ASSUMING the individual is deceased, an actual heir or a person who would be a natural heir can petition for probate--which is really what you're asking. However, in my state, a creditor of the decedent can also petition for a probate so they can be paid (or know with certainty they cannnot be paid.)
2007-07-15 07:45:43 · answer #1 · answered by David M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A will is only read (probated) after the person has died.
Any potential heir can petition the probate court, but that's generally the job of the executor.
2007-07-15 14:33:32 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most states any heir, benificary, or creditor of the decendent.
So pretty much anybody who would care. If you are going to get something or if you are owed something from the dead guy (aka the decedent) can begin probate.
You can't just start randomly opening probate on strangers, but only a weirdo would want to do that.
2007-07-15 14:49:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon the law of your state.
In most states wills are not public documents, and, ordinarily, the person who files the petition must have an interest in the will.
2007-07-15 14:20:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if a will is public record. it might be...i dunno.
2007-07-15 14:12:58 · answer #5 · answered by practicalwizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋