Full question:
Can I obtain a will for my dead mother who passed in August of 2009? My brother who is executor and I do not speak. Is there a way to obtain said document without contacting my only relative?
- Category: Wills and Estates
- Date:
- State: California
Answer:
The ability to obtain your mother's will depends on whether it has been probated. A will becomes a public document only after it is filed in court during probate proceedings, which typically occur after the testator's death. In some states, a will can be filed with the local probate court before death, but this is not common. To find out if your mother's will has been filed, contact the clerk of courts at the probate court in the county where she lived or owned property. They can guide you on the procedures to access the will.
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