Copy of a will.?
I was informed that I was one of the beneficiaries in a will, however the other beneficiaries have received their share of the estate. Can the executor of the will refuse to give or show a copy of the will to anyone who is not mentioned in the will.
If so would I have send for a copy from Probate Sub-Registry in York, if so do you know how long after the estate has been distributed can a copy be requested.
Thanks
Dan
Answers:
Once the will has been proved you can get a copy whether or not you are a beneficiary...just apply to the Probate office or the Public records Office...the executor is breaking the law if he does not carry out the wishes of the deceased...that is the whole point of being an executor.
If you are not mentioned you have no rights. Sounds like someone has been pulling your leg rather cruelly.
You don't say where you're located, so any answer will be general information or guesses at best.
I would go directly to whoever administers wills and estates in your state, province, or country. In the US, this would probably be the probate court system. You'll get the best answer there.
If the will has been proved then the copy should already be lodged at the Probate Registry and available for inspection by anyone whether they are mentioned in the will or not. Postal applications are done via York, the waiting time is about six weeks, the cost is £5. Maybe you should ring them first and ask about *really recent* wills (less than a year), but I don't think it should be an issue.
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