How to know if I am given something in a will
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How to know if I am given something in a will
My dad passed and told me that he gave me some property before he passed…my mom is still alive and she has her favorite son to be her power attorney a long time before my dad passed, he is trying to give the property to someone in the family and I need to know, how can I get a copy of the will, can it be changed?
Asked on December 26, 2016 under Estate Planning, Kentucky
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Even if your father's Will has not been entered into probate, as someone who would be eligible to inherit as his heir if he died without a Will, you are what is known as an "interested party". What this means is that you can go to the probate court and ask that they order your stepmother to let you view it; you may want to consult directly with an attorney at this point. Also, once the Will is probated, then it is a matter of public record, so you or anyone will be able to see it and obtain a copy.
Here is a link to an article that will explain further: https://law.freeadvice.com/estate_planning/wills/will-copy.htm
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