Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
how do i get a copy of my father's will if it hasn't yet been filed with the court system and my sister has the only copy that we know about?
Asked on 9/05/12, 9:06 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Arthur Geffen
Arthur H. Geffen, P.C.
If your sister has the original will, you can force her to probate it or at least deposit it with the county clerk in the county in which your father passed or owned property. Contact a local probate lawyer for assistanc.e
Answered on 9/05/12, 9:23 am
T.D. Stevens
T.D. Stevens & Associates PLLC
You would need to file to have your father's estate probated.
Answered on 9/05/12, 2:33 pm