Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

How to get copy of a Will

Need to get a copy of my mother's Will from my brother who is the Executor of her Estate. I cannot afford attory or legal fees to get copy.


Asked on 12/25/01, 1:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Salvatore Lagonia Attorney At Law

Re: How to get copy of a Will

You didn't say whether or not your mother was deceased. If she is not - there is no obligation for either she or the executor to give you a copy of the Will. If she has deceased, then you would have a right to see it upon it's admission to probate. Typically a copy is sent with the Waivers that the executor sends to each heir.

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Answered on 12/25/01, 6:09 pm


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