Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan

locating a will of a deceased family member

Recently my grandmother past away. My step grand father mentioned that she had left an inheritance for each of her grandchildren. Since then he refused to produce a copy of the will due to a family conflict. We have tried to contact her attorney but have been unsucessful in determining who it might be. Is there a way to locate a will in this kind of situation? We do have a copy of her death certificate. What would your suggestion be on how we could go about finding out more information on this matter? Thanks for your time. It is greatly appreciated

David Silcox


Asked on 3/31/05, 7:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Blake Lipman Law Office of Blake P. Lipman

Re: locating a will of a deceased family member

The only way to effectively force the issue is to probate your grandmother's estate. If her husband at the time of her death was not your biological grandfather, you may have a claim to part of her estate through intestacy (no will). At least if the estate is probated and you are appointed Personal Representative (executor) of the estate you would have the legal power to compel production of a will if one exists. Short of probating her estate, you have very little recourse. For more info, please contact my office at (248)851-3171.

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Answered on 4/01/05, 11:31 am


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