What to do if my mother is now deceased and my sister is saying she is was the appointed executor within the Will?

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What to do if my mother is now deceased and my sister is saying she is was the appointed executor within the Will?

However, she is not willing to give me any informaiton pertaining to the estate or access to the Will. At this point, the Will has not been filed with the probate courts and wanted to know what is the time limit on her filing? In addition, am I legally entitled to a copy of the Will and do I have the right to start the probate process if I am able to obtain a copy of the Will?

Asked on April 8, 2013 under Estate Planning, South Carolina

Answers:

Victor Waid / Law Office of Victor Waid

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

Start the probate process by obtaining the assistance of probate legal counsel to get yourself appointed administrator and to compel your sister to come forth with the will if there is one. Wills are supposed to be filed with the court within thirty days of death.


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