Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Wills
I have been named in a will in California. Do I have a legal right to a copy of that will, and if so, at what point?
Asked on 1/14/03, 3:34 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Thomas Schober
Schober Schober & Mitchell, S.C.
Re: Wills
You need to redirect your query to a California lawyer.
Answered on 1/16/03, 12:30 pm
Robert Restivo
Restivo Law Firm
Re: Wills
Howdy:
If you've been named as a beneficiary in a will, then no.
If you've been named as executor in a will, then you're not entitled to a copy, but it's always a good idea for the executor to have one.
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Answered on 1/14/03, 3:48 pm
Chris Johnson
Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law
Re: Wills
The will is not available as public record until the will-maker dies and it's required to be filed with the county court within 30 days of that death.
Becase the will has no effect until the will-maker dies, the persons named in the will have no right to view it while the will-maker is alive.
Answered on 1/14/03, 4:24 pm
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