What to do if my grandpa passed away and he left a Will but I can’t find it anywhere?
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What to do if my grandpa passed away and he left a Will but I can’t find it anywhere?
Looked everywhere possible for it. My grandpa told me he was leaving me as the executor and told me who was to get what. The lawyer that drew it up says he doesn’t have a copy and can’t help me. I don’t even know what kind of lawyer to get.
Asked on February 15, 2012 under Estate Planning, Illinois
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. If you need help then you can go to an attorney that does estate work. Probate work. Here is the thing about the Will: it happens that many times Wills are misplaced. Families can agree on the distribution of the estate assets as per the wishes of the decedent (here your grandfather) but if one objects then your grandfather will have been deemed to have died "intestate" and the intestacy laws in your state will govern distribution. Good luck.
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