Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
Checking on a will
How can I determine if a recently deceased relative
has a will: and the content of that will?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Checking on a will
In New York an individual may file a will with the Surrogate's Court in the County where the decedent lived. It is filed under a SKW (safe keeping will) number. I would check the surrogate's court.
Many people keep their will with an attorney. I would talk to a family attorney.
Finally, either you or a Private Investigator can talk to friends and neighbors to inquire about the status of the will.
Mike.
Re: Checking on a will
First, ask the person closest to the deceased.
Check at the Surrogate's Court for the county in which the deceased died.
Ask the lawyer for the deceased who is the executor named in the Will.
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