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Can a spouse go to the court and get a copy of the will if he is not named executor?
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Once the will has been filed with the court it becomes a public record and anyone can obtain a copy from the court.
Once the will has been filed with the court it becomes a public record and anyone can obtain a copy from the court.
Once the will has been filed with the court it becomes a public record and anyone can obtain a copy from the court.
Once the will has been filed with the court it becomes a public record and anyone can obtain a copy from the court.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoOnce the will has been filed with the court it becomes a public record and anyone can obtain a copy from the court.
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Can the court appoint an executor named in the will?
That is what needs to happen. The executor would apply to the court with a copy of the will and request the appointment. The court will then issue a letter of authority for them to act on behalf of the estate.
Can a named executor of your will obtain a death certificate even if not a relative?
The executor has to have a copy to execute the will. It will be part of the petition to the probate court. And the certificate is a public record and anyone can obtain a copy.
Is It necessary to submit will copy to executor of will?
It would be pretty difficult to be executor and not know what you are executing! Yes, they need a copy of the will.
What to do when person named as executor in a will has not been sent a copy?
The original must be presented to the probate court to be examined and allowed along with a petition by the named executor to be appointed the executor. In order to commence the probate proceeding the original must be turned over to the executor. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate.
How can you get a copy of the executor you lost your paperwork making you the executor and you need this for a company to get money that is entitled to the estate?
You can obtain a certified copy from the court where the probate was filed.
Is a will valid without an executor of the estate being appointed?
There is no requirement that an executor be named in the will for the will to be valid. The court will appoint one.
Can siblings see a will if only one is executor?
The executor should give the other heirs a copy of the Will upon request. The executor has no actual authority until they have been appointed by the court. Once the Will has been submitted to the probate court it becomes a public record and anyone can obtain a copy from the court.
How will you be notified if you are named in a will?
Typically, you will be notified by the executor of the will or by the attorney handling the estate through a formal letter or communication. It is also common to receive a copy of the will along with the notification. If you suspect you may have been named in a will, you can inquire with the executor or the attorney handling the estate.
Is an executor responsible to an inheritor to fincancil records of the deceased?
The executor is responsible to the court. Anyone with an interest in the case can present his concerns to the probate judge. The executor does not owe anyone anything. No one can tell the executor to do anything. If the probate judge instructs the executor to give you a copy of the report, you will get a copy of the report. If you do not present your concerns to the probate court, you are Sadly Out of Luck.
Do executors have the right to know will before death of person?
An executor has to have the will in order to be able to execute it, and if you don't give the executor a copy of your will while you are still alive, you certainly are not going to be able to give him a copy after you are dead, at least, not unless you have a preliminary executor whose function is to give the will to the actual executor - which is really a needless complication.
Do the beneficiaries get a complete copy of will and trust documents after the death?
Once the will has been filed in probate anyone can obtain a copy from the court. You can request a copy from the executor but if they don't provide one you can obtain a copy from the court.
Does the executor over a will need a copy of the will?
The executor needs the original so it can be presented to the probate court for examination. If the court allows the will and proves it is the last will of the testator, it will appoint the executor. Only then will the executor have any legal authority to settle the estate. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate law.
