Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Alabama
In Alabama, is a deceased person's will public record, even if the heirs have signed a waiver of probate?
Asked on 4/29/11, 11:13 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Dean Stein
Harville-Stein Law Offices, LLC
Generally, yes. Unless the Court has "sealed" the files upon a party's motion, which is rather rare. You should be able to go to the Courthouse, and ask for the file and inspect the Will and obtain a copy of it as well, for which the Court may charge you a nominal copying fee.
Answered on 4/30/11, 8:04 am
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