Does an heir have the right to see a Will?
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Does an heir have the right to see a Will?
The other sibling had “mom” sign over the house right before she died and refuses to let the other heir see her Will.
Asked on February 9, 2016 under Estate Planning, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
When a parent dies, their child is what is known as an "interested party". This is a person who inherits under the erms of the Will or who would have inherited if there was no Will (i.e. an heir). Accordingly, such a person has a legal right to view the Will. Also, if the Will has already been entered into probate, then it is now a matter of public record and anyone can see it.
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