How do I get documentation identifying the executor of a Will?

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How do I get documentation identifying the executor of a Will?

I lost my mother who in her Will left everything to me, including a home. The mortgage company is asking for a copy of the court approved documentation identifying the administrator or executor for the estate. I’m the only child/beneficiary and even though she had siblings. Where on the court website do I find the needed documentation. What forms an I to use?

Asked on April 16, 2012 under Estate Planning, Colorado

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

I am so sorry for your loss.  Were you named as the Executirix in the Will?  The named executor needs to file a Petiton for Probate of the Will and to file it in to probate court or Surrogate's court ain some states.  It is filed in the probate court in the county in which your Mother resided at the time of her death.  If there were a lot of assets to transfer then you may need help. If you are an only child there my be an extra affidavit to prepare as well indicating you are the only child. It has to be signed by some one who knew your family but not necessarily related.  Good luck. 


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