Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
My grandmother just passed away and I have knowledge that I was left a certain percentage. however I have not seen the will and its becoming apparent that I can't trust anyone. so my question is how do I go about getting a copy of the will? She lived in New York and I reside in Florida.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Without more information I cannot respond properly.
Was there a will?
Are there other uncles and aunts surviving?
Cousins?
The Executor should be able to provide you with a copy of the will. Once it is submitted to probate it becomes a public record and a copy may be obtained from the Surrogate's Court in the county your grandmother resided.
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