my grandpa has passed away could we track down his will?
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my grandpa has passed away could we track down his will?
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Asked on August 16, 2018 under Estate Planning, Georgia
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M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
I assume that you have questioned your grandfather's friends and other family members. If that's been of no use, then check to see if he had a safety deposit box. If that's not successful, then go through any papers you can find in file cabinets and desk drawers. Basically, look anywhere and everywhere, even between the pages of a bible as some people put important papers there. If you still don't find a Will, look for a letter or business card from an attorney or for communications from one, such as a bill. You can then contact them and ask if they drafted a Will for your grandfather. If you can't find any such information, then contact any other advisers that your grandfather may used such as a financial planner or accountant who may know something. You could also place a "Lost Will" ad in the local newspaper. Finally, check with the Probate Court in the county where he resided. It is possible that a Will was filed for sagekeeping with the court.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
I assume that you have questioned your grandfather's friends and other family members. If that's been of no use, then check to see if he had a safety deposit box. If that's not successful, then go through any papers you can find in file cabinets and desk drawers. Basically, look anywhere and everywhere, even between the pages of a bible as some people put important papers there. If you still don't find a Will, look for a letter or business card from an attorney or for communications from one, such as a bill. You can then contact them and ask if they drafted a Will for your grandfather. If you can't find any such information, then contact any other advisers that your grandfather may used such as a financial planner or accountant who may know something. You could also place a "Lost Will" ad in the local newspaper. Finally, check with the Probate Court in the county where he resided. It is possible that a Will was filed for sagekeeping with the court.
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