Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
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Are wills in Niagara County a matter of public record, and if so, can an heir gain access to it for discovery prior to the beneficery expiring?
Asked on 5/12/09, 2:06 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Norman Nadel
Norman Nadel, Esq.
Re: wills
All Wills filed for probate are open to the public.
Answered on 5/12/09, 2:12 pm
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Re: wills
A will that is probated is a matter of public record. A private will is not.
Mike.
Answered on 5/12/09, 2:12 pm
Walter LeVine
Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
Re: wills
I agree with Norman and Mike. A simple call to the Surrogate will confirm the Will has been probated and for a small fee a copy can be mailed to you. I do not believe the Will is available on the Internet.
Answered on 5/12/09, 4:43 pm
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