My father died but i dont know if he changes his will
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My father died but i dont know if he changes his will
Its a bit complected. I need to know if im named in my fathers will.
My sister will not let me see it as I was arrested for taking some
money out of my fathers account before he died but I didnt take it for
myself. It was for my son as he lost his job and was so depressed. My
father let me read his will before he passed away and I know I was
named on it but I cant find out.
Asked on July 2, 2019 under Estate Planning, Alaska
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
First of all, has the Will been entered for probate. If so, it is now a matter of public record so you (or anyone else for that matter) can pay a small fee to get a copy. If it hasn't been filed yet with the court, then you can still obtain a copy. You are what is known as an "interested party". In other words, if there is no Will or it is invalid for some reason, then as your father's child you stand to inherit a share of his assets. Accordingly, you have the right to view the Will (again, to check for its actual existence and validity). If you are denied a copy by the executor, then you can bring an action in the appropriate court (i.e. the probate court located in the county in which your father was domiciled at the time that he died).
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
First of all, has the Will been entered for probate. If so, it is now a matter of public record so you (or anyone else for that matter) can pay a small fee to get a copy. If it hasn't been filed yet with the court, then you can still obtain a copy. You are what is known as an "interested party". In other words, if there is no Will or it is invalid for some reason, then as your father's child you stand to inherit a share of his assets. Accordingly, you have the right to view the Will (again, to check for its actual existence and validity). If you are denied a copy by the executor, then you can bring an action in the appropriate court (i.e. the probate court located in the county in which your father was domiciled at the time that he died).
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