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How do you find a will of a living person?
If you are wondering how do I get a copy of a will for a person who is still alive, the only way to do so is to ask the person who wrote the will, called the testator. A will is a private document, and no one can be forced to show their will, but the person can share copies with anyone the wish.
Is a Living Will public record?
Probated wills are public record, which means anyone can show up at the courthouse and view them in their entirety.
Can I get a copy of someones will online?
Search for a probate record by post Send it to the address on the form. It costs £1.50 for a search by post. This includes a copy of the probate record and will (if there is one). You should get a response within 4 weeks.
Is it possible to get a copy of someone’s will?
While someone is alive, only they can give you a copy of a Will: no one else is normally entitled to see it or know its’ contents. On death, the executors (only) are entitled to see the Will. They may or may not chose to let others have copies.
How do I find out who the executor of a Will is?
Contact the Office of the NSW Trustee and Guardian and ask if the Will is in their Will Safe repository – you can submit an enquiry online to find out whether they hold a Will of a deceased person.
Who keeps the original copy of a Will?
Most estate planning attorneys take on the responsibility of holding their clients’ original wills and other documents. They do this for two reasons. First, they are often better equipped to keep the originals safe where they can be found when needed.
Is there a way to get a copy of a will?
If you are wondering how do I get a copy of a will for a person who is still alive, the only way to do so is to ask the person who wrote the will, called the testator. A will is a private document, and no one can be forced to show their will, but the person can share copies with anyone the wish.
Can a person read a will if they are still alive?
It’s also not unusual that a testator would share the will with a family member or close friend, even if it was just to keep a copy of the will in case the original will is lost or destroyed. However, if a testator is still alive and doesn’t want anyone to read the will, then there is no one who is otherwise entitled to read it.
Can a will be changed if the person is still alive?
While a person is alive and competent a Will can be changed. An agent under a power of attorney would not have authority to change a Will though the agent may be given authority to make gifts while the principal is still alive. The principal or her agent controls possession of the Will. Ask for a copy.
Can a testator see a will before death?
Before the testator (the person who created the will) dies and an executor (who the testator named in the will to handle the estate after death) files the will in probate court, the will is considered the testator’s private property, just like any other piece of property that the testator may not want anyone else to see.