What are my rights regarding getting a copy of my grandmother’s Will?
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What are my rights regarding getting a copy of my grandmother’s Will?
I just found out that my grandmother has passed away 10 years ago but her Will did not go in to probate. When I contacted her lawyer he told me that he could not give me any info without permission from the executor, which as I found out, was my sister. She told me that I was cut out of the Will so there is no need for me to have a copy; she refuses to give me one. Is there anything that I can do to find out the truth?
Asked on December 28, 2015 under Estate Planning, Nevada
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Since your grandmother's will has not yet been entered into probate, as a relative you are still entitled to see a copy of it since you are what is called an "interested party". This means that you can ask the probate court to let you view it.
Note: If your grandther's Will had been probated, then it would a matter of public record, which means that anyone could obtain a copy.
Here is a link to an article that will explain things further: https://law.freeadvice.com/estate_planning/wills/will-copy.htm
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