If my dad died and I live abroad, how can I know if he had a Will or not?
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If my dad died and I live abroad, how can I know if he had a Will or not?
In any case, how do I know how the estate will be handled? He’s new wife does not tell me anything and I don’t even know if my dad had a lawyer.
Asked on October 9, 2012 under Estate Planning, New York
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Unless your father let you know he had a Will or trust before he passed and the name of the lawyer that may have drawn up the legal document you will only receive notice if you are a named beneficiary under any such document if there is a probate or trust administration.The notice will come from the attorney acting on behalf of your father's estate.
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