Are Wills a matter of public record?
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Are Wills a matter of public record?
If so, how do I research them?
Asked on December 14, 2013 under Estate Planning, Arkansas
Answers:
Nathan Wagner / Law Office of Nathan Wagner
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Wills are usually not a matter of public record, unless the person has already died and his or her will is submitted for probate. In that case, you can get a copy of the will from the probate court clerk in the county where they lived at the time of their death. Before a person's death, the will is not public record; it is not filed or recorded or registered.
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