Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois
With holding info
Can a lawyer with hold information that i gave him?I gave him the information for my grandmothers will which im in and asked for copies after i gave it to him.And he replied..No!I dont work for you i work for the estate of your GRANDMOTHER!NOT YOU!Can he do that?
Asked on 11/20/07, 10:13 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey R. Gottlieb
Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, LLC
Re: With holding info
The lawyer is correct that his client is the estate's executor, not you. But what information are you looking for -- just a copy of the Will? If you are looking for the Will or anything in the probate file, that is public record and you can obtain it directly from the court.
Answered on 11/20/07, 10:18 am
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