Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

can someone legally obtain a copy of someones will before they are deceased if they desire for it not to be read before their death?


Asked on 4/27/10, 6:32 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Labovitz Labovitz Law Firm, P.A.

No. Keep in mind also that a will has no legal effect until the person dies. Therefore, even if you could, there would be no reason to even try to obtain a copy of the will, because the will has no legal meaning before death and the person can change it and/or revoke it until they die.

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Answered on 5/02/10, 5:18 pm


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