How can I get a copy of my late father’s Will?
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How can I get a copy of my late father’s Will?
I am being kept in the dark. I’m the fifth sibling and am being excluded from benefiting from the family Trust. My older sibling is the co-successor trustee along with a younger sibling. Another sibling was also excluded and 2 older siblings are included.
Asked on February 20, 2016 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If you were named as a beneficiary in your father's Will, or as someone who would inherit if there was no Will (i.e. an heir), you are considered to be an "interested party". Accordingly, you are entitled to see a copy of his Will. If it has already been entered into probate, it is now a matter of public record. This means that you (or anyone else for that matter) is entitled to obtain a copy from the probate court for a minimal charge.
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