How to find mom's will?  There is one, but where?  Lawyer gone, no info on will at that office now.?
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I'm sure you have gone thru her house and know which banks she banked with where she might have had a lock box?  Arkansas, where I live, allows you to pre-file some probate records before you die, check with your locality and see if anything is on record with the probate clerk.  Search everywhere in the house; my father stored stock certificates between the pages of his favorite magazines!  The attorney I work for also suggests to clients that if they don't have a safe or lock box, store valuable documents (sealed in plastic) in the freezer because if a fire occurs, the freezer usually withstands the fire.  Good luck.
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check with the local courts,, start with probate , if the will was filed inm court it will be public record,if not you can file a claim in probate court for the will
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If your grandfather was remarried when he died, then his land and things belong to his new wife, that is if he didn't have a will.  She can decide what she wants to do with his stuff.  Why was it never attempted to try and discover if your mother was actually his daughter??  Sounds like they waited a little to late.
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I am not a Lawyer, but please go to the Phone book and look up  the number for Legal Assistance for your Mom. I hope this will work for you, good Luck.
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Hi, sorry about your Mother. I don't know what state you're in but in Michigan Type into your computer, www.mich.gov. (Try your own state of course.) On the right hand side of the page that comes up you'll see "Unclaimed Property." After clicking that page, A Dept. of Treasury page will come up. On the left is another unclaimed property line. That page will have a box to enter names for your search. You can type in a specific name or just the last name to get many (Coopers, example) If the name your looking for is on the list, the site will tell you which form you need to fill out for any initial claims. (Form 3433 for Mich.) But dont stop with your Mom. Start checking any family name you know. You may be surprised or, be able to help another family member. For a small finders fee. Remember, this is for Mi. States may vary a little so use this as a reference, not exact fact. Good-Luck.
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It's relatively uncomplicated to get the information you want.\n\nYou need to know the person's name and the county where the probate occurred.  Contact the local Court and explain you want to get a copy of a probate.  They will transfer you to the right person (be patient, it may take a few people, but you'll get there).\n\nWhen you get the right person on the phone, again, indicate you want a copy of the probate.  They should be able to search based on the name and approximate date of death.  Request they fax it to you, or mail it.  There is always a charge.  \n\nIf they require that you come in and get it (I've had this happen), explain that you are out of town.  It is not uncommon for someone out of town to request this information.  Usually, there is a small legal business that takes requests, goes in and copies the information, and will either fax or mail it to you for a reasonable fee.  Ask the clerk who frequently comes into their office and does this, and get their information.  Contact them.  Turn around time is usually 24-48 hours.\n\nFeel free to contact me with any other questions.  Good luck!\n\nJared
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Check with Probate Court in your county, the will should have been probated, and the information will be on file there.
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If your mother had substantial assets, contact the lawyer who wrote her will.
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go on line and go under attorneys. then type in probate attorneys. There are all kinds of attorneys that work and give advice for free. Especially when it comes to children. Free bono attorneys just do some research. and to file she doesn't need any money. just go to the court house to the clerk and ask for a divorce packet tell them mom with child and no money and they will wave it all. I know i did it with 3 girls and a screw up for an old man. He doesn't even have to show up just send a certified copy to last known address and that's all you need to do. If he shows good for him if not better for you....
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Really, you need a lawyer to help out with this situation. You need to file suit to get power of attorney for your parent, unless she had some sort of will that named one. The site below will help you find (low cost) legal aid.
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fIRST OF ALL, IT DEPENDS ON WHAT YOUR MOTHER'S PARENTS LEFT IN THEIR WILL. DID THEY LEAVE THAT LAND TO YOUR MOTHER? IF SO, THEN IT IS PARTLY YOUR MOTHERS. IF NOT, THEN IT GOES TO WHOMEVER IS LISTED IN YOUR UNCLE'S WILL. YOU NEED TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY TO LOOK INTO YOUR MOTHER'S WILL AND TO FIND OUT ABOUT YOUR UNCLE'S WILL.  I NEED MORE INFORMATION THAN WHAT YOU ARE PROVIDING TO HELP YOU.
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I think that you should contact a law office that specializes in Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law and seek a free consultation to see if they may be able to make a case for you or make a referral to what should be the next move. Good Luck...and keep the fire to inquire!
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The will should be filed in the county of his residence, with the County Clerk, as a result of probate.  Or, if you can find his lawyer, then the lawyer might have a copy.  Check with the Probate Court.
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You need to speak to an attorney about your rights and obligations.  Also, why not speak with her financial advisor to find out what, if any, plans are in place concerning your mother's death.
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could try the register of wills office
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It is so good to see someone looking for their mother. I am a mother trying to find her daughter. I love her so much and would do anything to see her and tell her. Look in the court house where the last time you knew of her and see if there are any public records. Look in the phone book, or call the information and ask for her name. Did you know any of her family, a brother maybe? I would love to help. There are sites where you can put your name and age where thousands look for lost loves but I quit looking there because there were sooooooooo many of them. I placed a call out here where maybe someone might have heard of her. Her name was Deborah Janean Huff born oct 29 1974 in Kansas City Kansas and raised in kc missouri. Good luck sweetie.
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Take the will to the courthouse in the county where the deceased person resided.  There should be a court office set up for helping people in your situation.  In my state its called the Probate Court. They will probate the will and give out documents that will allow the executor (person designated by the deceased person to wrap up his affairs) to go to banks etc. and do whatever the deceased person could have done if still alive.  Its usually just a matter of filing forms.  I would avoid the expense of a lawyer unless the estate is complex or you anticipate litigation amongst family members.