Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts
Beneficiary Rights
Do the beneficiaries of a Will, be they individuals or institutions, have a right to see the Will?
Asked on 11/01/05, 3:20 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Raymond P. Bilodeau
Law Office of Raymond P. Bilodeau
Re: Beneficiary Rights
Anyone having possession of a will of a deceased person has 30 days to file the will in Probate Court in the county where the person died. That document, and any other documents filed, are public records and can be seen by anyone.
Answered on 11/01/05, 3:31 pm