You can file a petition to compel the attorney or executor to give you the will or lodge the original with the court. Call or email an attorney for a full consultation. 0 found this answer helpful
Apr 12, 2018 · The lawyer has refused to give me a copy of my mother's will for almost a year. I am the sole beneficiary, my brother was asked to be executor, he declined. My mom passed and her care giver was taking everything mom had and I couldn't stop her unless I had proof that her stuff was mine. Lawyer said I had to contact the executor, would out right ...
May 02, 2022 · Some courts don’t even need the date of death and have an online docket you can search by name. Go to the courthouse with the file number and ask a court clerk to see the file. Getting a copy of a will is possible by paying a copying fee. Some courts will also provide you with a copy by fax or mail of a will on file.
Dec 07, 2008 · Once filed, the will is a matter of public record. Anyone can see it. Interested parties can also usually learn the name of the executor by getting a copy of the death certificate from the county registrar. They can then request a copy of the will if they haven't yet received one or if it's not yet available for viewing in the court system.
If the Will Can't Be Found In most states, if you fail to locate a will, the law presumes that it’s because your loved one revoked it before his death by destroying it. The court will probate his estate as though he died intestate -- that is, without a will. However, if you were able to find a copy, you can try to convince the court to honor it.