Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maine
will reading
A family member died so who notifies me if I am in the will. How long will it be before I know if I am in the will??If this person fails to contact me and I am not present during the reading what happens to the assests that were willed to me?
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Re: will reading
A Will can be presented to the Probate Court within 3 years of death, although one in possession of a Will has an obligation to file it promptly. You do not need to be present for Will reading to inherit. You may file a request with the Court for Notice, or, if you have reason to believe the estate needs administration and the Will is being held back you can file a request to be appointed executor of an estate without a Will and notice of that to all interested parties will likely force the Will to be filed if there is one.
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