If when my grandmother passed away she left me something in her Will but I was a minor at the time, now that I’m over 21 can legally claim it?
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If when my grandmother passed away she left me something in her Will but I was a minor at the time, now that I’m over 21 can legally claim it?
How do I start? Also, is it possible to see a copy of her Will?
Asked on September 7, 2014 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you can see a copy. The Will was filed in the Probate Court in the County in which she resided at the time of her death. So go there and see if they have it. It may be filed or "archived" if it was a long time ago. Minors can not generally inherit under the law so there should be something in the court documents that said where the inheritance went (an account in the name of a guardian, etc.). Good luck.
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