Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
Copy of will or trust
Do children of deceased get copys of last will &testament & or get 2 seelast will or any previous one.I have 2 email addresses. [email protected] or [email protected].. thank u.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Copy of will or trust
They get copies if it goes to probate. If assets pass by operation of law (joint tenants,etc.) then there is no probate proceeding.
Re: Copy of will or trust
If the Will is probated it becomes a public record which can be viewed at the Surrogate's Court.
If you believe that there is a Will that you would like to review, you may initiate a proceeding to order the production of the Will by the possessor.
Re: Copy of will or trust
My condolences on your loss.
1. Once it is offered to the probate copurt, the will becomes a public record and may be seen by any person.
2. If you are a beneficiary, then you have a right to the most recent will that is in effect. Previous wills are not available unless there is litigation on the will.
Just being a son or daughter does not qualify you as a beneficiary. You can be left out of the will.
You are welcome to a consultation for no fee.
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