How do I get a copy of my mom’s will
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How do I get a copy of my mom’s will
How do I get a copy of my mom’s will
Asked on July 24, 2017 under Estate Planning, Arkansas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You can check to see if your mother's Will has been entered into probate. If it was already filed with the court, then it is now a matter of public record. This means that you (or anyone else for that matter) has a right to see it. If it has not yet been entered, you can still obtain a copy since in the eyes of the law you are an "interested party". This is someone who would have inherited if there was no Will (pursuant to something known as "intestate succession"). Therefore, since whether or not there is a Will affects your rights, legally you have a stake or "standing". This stake is sufficient to give you the right to bring a legal action to view your mother's Will. If the executor won't give you a copy, you can get a court order to get it.
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