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As beneficiary of the estate of a deceased person how do I get a copy of the will?

As beneficiary of the estate of a deceased person how do I get a copy of the will?

Full question:

As a named beneficiary of the estate of a deceased person, what's the best way to find out the specific details of the will/trust if the trustee refuses to provide this detailed information?

Category: Wills and Estates
Date: 04/07/2025
State: Florida

Answer:

You may check at the court to see if a copy is filed, which makes it a public document.

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