Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Connecticut
estates/wills
Are the executrix's required to give a copy of the will/trust to all family members of the deceased?
Asked on 1/29/07, 9:47 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Heffernan
Heffernan Legal Group, LLP
Re: estates/wills
No, but it is the polite thing to do. The will is a public record, and an heir (or anyone, for that matter) can go to the probate court and ask to see the will (or any other document filed with the court, except the 706-CT [the estate tax return]).
Answered on 1/29/07, 2:12 pm