Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Washington

last will and testament

How do I find out if one was filed by my mother and the contents


Asked on 3/28/07, 3:23 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

James Smith James E. Smith Ltd.

Re: last will and testament

In the County where your mother lived have either a probate attorney or an attorney service check with the probate court to see what was filed. The attorney can also inquire by fax of other probate attorneys in the area who might have the Will.

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Answered on 3/28/07, 3:36 pm
Elizabeth Powell ELizabeth Powell PS Inc

Re: last will and testament

Mr. Smith's answer (from Nevada) is the same as I would have told you here in WA.

A lot of the courts here have websites. Start at courts dot wa dot gov and let your mouse do the work. Start in the County where the decedent was domiciled at the time of their death - that is usually where the probate is filed.

The will is a matter of public record and is filed in the probate file. You can look at it.

Hope this helps. Powell

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Answered on 3/28/07, 5:47 pm


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