Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania
Obtaining copy of Will
When a parent passes away and has a joint will with their spouse if their children are named in that will shouldn't they be given a copy of it? Eventhough everything is left to the other parent and will be distributed upon their death wouldn't the siblings still have a right to obtain a copy of the original will as long as it has not been changed?
Asked on 3/28/05, 10:47 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
William L. McLaughlin, Jr.
McLaughlin Law Offices
Re: Obtaining copy of Will
The short answer is No and No. Wills are often
a very private affair and there is no requirement
that they be published to any beneficiary. There can
be good reasons for this from the testator's point
of view. They may not want to offend anybody or
want to keep their options open to change the will
as circunstances change. Bill McLaughlin
Answered on 3/28/05, 12:24 pm
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