Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

Is it true that all wills and last testaments, including the deceased's

bequests, must be filed with the local probate court? A former employer

of mine left me a bequest in her will. I was mailed a sum of money (check)

but am not being allowed to see the hardcopy of the bequest. A

lawyer has told me all bequests are pirvate and that they do not have to

be filed with the probate court here (Cambridge MA). Is this true? Should I take, on faith,

the amount that I was sent without proof that it is

the amount that was left me? Many thanks!


Asked on 7/08/10, 6:32 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

If a Will was filed in Probate Court, it then becomes a public document, which you can view at the probate court where it is filed, if the attorney still refuses to send you a copy. Retain an attorney, if necessary, to assist you. Good Luck!

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Answered on 7/10/10, 12:43 pm


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