Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
Who has the right to view a copy of a Will?
Since my Aunt (Executor & Beneficiary of deceased Grandmother's Estate) refuses to Probate or disclose terms of G's Will, (1) can any family member, beneficiary or not, request a copy of the will, and (2) since simply asking is not working, what is the next smart move without vaporizing remaining family ties?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Who has the right to view a copy of a Will?
As a potential beneficiary, you can obtain an order to produce.
Re: Who has the right to view a copy of a Will?
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This sounds very similar to an earlier question which was posted (perhaps by you). You need to get the rest of the family together and file the estate. Choose a memeber of the family to serve as the Personal Representative and let the court appoint that person. The Personal Representative will then be able to file a motion and get the aunt to produce the will for probate.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.