How can I find my grandfather’s Will?

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How can I find my grandfather’s Will?

My Aunt has taken everything and denies that any Will exists. Also, she didn’t inform us about his death until 8 months after the fact. I am homeless and I lack the support to pursue this but desperately seek help; anything you could possibly do to assist me would be greatly appreciated.

Asked on May 3, 2012 under Estate Planning, California

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

If you know the name or names of attorneys that your grandfather did business with calling them to ascertain if that particular law firm drafted a Will or trust for your grandfather would be one option to locate the Will or trust of your grandfather assuming one exists.

Another option is to ask other family members besides the aunt that you have written about to see if there is a Will of your grandfather. Another option is to go down to the court house in the county and state where your grandfather resided and look to see if his Will was submitted to probate per a computer search of the court's docket. The probate of a Will is a matter of public record. If a probate is filed, then you can pull up the case and see the Will.


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