What to do if my nephew is the executor of my mother’s estate and he refuses to show me a copy of her Will?
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What to do if my nephew is the executor of my mother’s estate and he refuses to show me a copy of her Will?
She passed away last week. Does he have a legal obligation to show me the Will as I am a beneficiary?
Asked on June 29, 2013 under Estate Planning, Oregon
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. Yes, you are entitled to receive a copy of the Will but your nephew does not have to show it to you at this point in time, only when he intends to offer the Will for Probate to the Court. I know that this must be a difficult time but you need to be as patient as you can for now. Good luck.
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