If my sister recently passed away and we would like to know how to find out if a Will exists or not, how do we do this?
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If my sister recently passed away and we would like to know how to find out if a Will exists or not, how do we do this?
Asked on January 22, 2016 under Estate Planning, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You can question her friends and other family members as to wether or not she had a Will and where it might be. If that's unsuccessful, then if she had a safety deposit box you can check that. If proves to be of no use, then go through any papers you can find in her desk drawers or file cabinets. Be on the look out for a letter or business card from an attorney. If you can't find any such information, contact any other advisers that your she may used; a financial planner or accountant may know something. You could also place a "Lost Will" ad in the local paper. Finally, check with the Probate Court in the county where he resided; it is possible that a Will was filed with it when it was executed.
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