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Executor of a Will
Can the Executor of a Will keep information from relatives? i.e. father dies, stepmother/mother keeps the details of the will from the children/stepchildren. If not then is there a way to view the will or collect the assets willed the them?
Asked on June 10, 2009 under Estate Planning, Missouri
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Even if you are disinherited under the Will you have a right to see it. The Executor has an obligation to notify all parties that could have inherited and will inherit under the law. If the Executor is going to probate the will (ask that the will be accepted in to court so that assets can be distributed) then you should receive some form of notice (maybe a Citation issues by the court or a Waiver sent from a lawyer). The Will will be filed in the Court and then it becomes public record. You can view it if you did not receive a copy with the notice document. Stay on top of it all and get legal help if necessary.
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