What do I do if my son minor is in his late grandfather’s Will but relatives have not contacted him?
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What do I do if my son minor is in his late grandfather’s Will but relatives have not contacted him?
His grandfather informed us that he changed his Will and that my son was in it. The mother of the deceased and her children seem to be keeping this hush, and will not give us any information. I am unsure of what the protocol is from here. My son’s grandfather passed away over 90 days ago.
Asked on July 8, 2012 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. If your son is a beneficiary under his grandfather's Will then he should receive notice of same. It is still soon. A Will is probated in the county in which the decedent resided at the time of his death. So the Will is filed there and once filed it is a public record for all to see. You can start there but also consider hiring an attorney to write a letter to the executor to inquire. Good luck.
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