How can I get a copy of a will?
Jan Meriss Alfonso Assistant at Ascent Law LLC How can I get a copy of a will? If you want to get a copy of a will, the first step is to find out if the will has been filed. If the person who died had property in more than one state or country, there may be a probate court in each location where he owned property. Each state on dividing property If he was married at the time of his death, his wife may be given rights to his property under community property laws. Each state has different laws about dividing property when someone dies. The rules are complicated and vary from state to state. Leaving a will If you know that your loved one died without leaving a will, you may have to ask the court to appoint an administrator or executor of the estate. This person can be named in the will or by law. An executor will usually have to post a bond to guarantee that they will fulfill their duties properly. Providing legal notice The executor may need to provide legal notice that they have ...