Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
How to Get a Copy of Former Will (FL)
I want a copy of the former Will of my deceased Uncle. I am named in the last Will and it was revised 3 days prior to his death. I'm told by the attorney who created the revision/last Will that the reason a new Will was created was to be sure his son did not have claim to the estate. I want to see the copy to be sure that is the truth.
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Re: How to Get a Copy of Former Will (FL)
You will need an attorney and will have to petition the court where the probate is pending.
Re: How to Get a Copy of Former Will (FL)
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You do not have any legal right to see the prior will which has been revoked. If you file a motion with the court where the probate has been filed, the court might grant you that right, but it is far from automatic.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
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