Do I have right to see my dead father’s Will 4 years after his death?
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Do I have right to see my dead father’s Will 4 years after his death?
Asked on December 30, 2012 under Estate Planning, New Mexico
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. First, as a child of the decedent you should have received a copy of the Will when it was offered for probate by the executor. You would have either received it with a Citation - notice of the offer of probate - or with a Waiver of your right to contest. If the Will was probated then the probate file is a public record and you can go down to the county in which the Will was probated and get a copy. I would strobgly suggest seeking legak help here. Good luck.
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