How do I see last will and testament filed with the court system?
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How do I see last will and testament filed with the court system?
Children of 91 year old father live in one state and the father ris a esident of another state. He is married and lives in nursing home. If his wife dies first, is he entitled to her estate? We would like to see her Will to see if he is excluded. Is he entitled because he is legal next of kin? If her Will is filed with the court system, it should be public record. How do I view it?
Asked on March 20, 2012 under Estate Planning, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Who is entitled to what depends on state law and what the Wills say. Generally speaking, wives and husbands are entitled to collect from their spouses' estate. You can not disinherit a spouse. If he dies first and she gets it all she can do with it as she pleases. If the Will is filed it is probably filed in the county in which he resides. Good luck.
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