Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Looking for godmothers will

I use to be on my godmothers will in 1974. WE have lost contact and I know she died a few years ago.I use to live out of the country so I have no idea what happened. Someone told me that she also had donated a lot to her church in New York. I am having a hard time finding this will in New york or New Jersey. I Have called several places and not much luck. I am also thinking of maybe hiring a lawyer. what should I do?


Asked on 5/14/01, 11:06 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Norman Nadel Norman Nadel, Esq.

Re: Looking for godmothers will

Go to this web site:

http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

If you locate her then you will be informed of her date of death and the county in which she resided. That should lead you to the proper courthouse and the clerks are generally very helpful.

There are companies that trace lost persons, but they cost money. Incidentally, so do lawyers.

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Answered on 6/22/01, 9:04 am

Re: Looking for godmothers will

Her will becomes a public record if probated

It must be probated in the County where

she lived when she died.

The Surrogate's Court there can tell you

if it has been probated.

And, yes, hiring a lawyer is a good idea

My number is 716-235-2560

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Answered on 6/21/01, 11:47 pm


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