As an heir to an estate, how do I find out whose names are listed in the Will and the total amount of the estate?
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As an heir to an estate, how do I find out whose names are listed in the Will and the total amount of the estate?
What are the proper procedures to follow after the Notice of the Administration of the Deceased’s Estate?
Asked on January 24, 2011 under Estate Planning, North Carolina
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. Are you certain that the person who dies left a Last Will and testament? If they did then the party that is asking that it be admitted to Probate - the Personal Representative or the Executor - will present the Will for filing in the probate Court in the County in which the person was a resident at the time of their death. Once the Will is filed it becomes public record and you can review it to see who is listed therein. You can also look to see what the estimated value of the estate is as well. Good luck to you.
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