how do i obtain a copy of a persons last will and testament?
356885
i think someone has to die ahd their is only one copy. i suppose i think you have to wait for it to be read out if your invited
841078
No.Make an itemized list under a certain heading for example, Tom gets my book collection etc, household items for Tom.\nIf there is a true quality item be sure to specify who gets it and list those items of interest separately. Name a well who becomes executor of your estate and be sure that person signs and agrees to do so and have all signatures notarized.
369166
Go to Kinkos.  They have on-line printing instructions for you to pickup or get your documents delivered.  Easy.
837713
I would quickly phone a paralegal or attorney (use phone book) and ask them your "quickie" Last Will question as they would be best equipped to provide you with an appropriate answer.  If that's not possible, I would write out your Last Will, and Testament on a piece of paper giving your full name and the names of your executor and beneficiaries.  It may not hold up in court if challenged, but it's better than nothing.  Rather than using a plain piece of paper, you could have your friend run out to an office supply store and pick up a blank copy of a Last Will and Testament usually found in the Business Forms Section of the store.  If you're set up with a computer, then you could try using one of many computer software programs (i.e, Intuit's Will Maker) which will generate a Will for you as quick as you can type in your name and that of your beneficiary(ies).  One other option that I might suggest is that you contact the hospital social worker and tell this person your predicament. Every hospital has at least one social worker who is suppose to be able to handle these types of situations.  In any case, best of luck.  \n\nHopefully, you will come through the surgery with flying colors in which case this potential problem will be moot.\n\nCheers!
715695
I have no clue aside from finding where they kept their important files / papers / documents (car title, mortgage receipts, contracts, etc) and look  through them.\n\nUsually the closest relative has access to these papers.\nI would guess a slow painful manual search calling insurance companies giving them the name and address of the deceased may help, but would be as I said.., painfully slow.
203620
Go to the probate court for the county where he resided when he died and ask to see the file. You will need to get the case's docket number first. And this applies only if the will was probated.
1032780
Yes it is public record. Contact the county seat where he lived-the Clerk of Court's office will have a copy on record.\n\nWhen my father in law died, his wife refused to let us see the will. We went tot he clerk's office, got a copy, and I believe we had to pay a nominal fee for a copy-I believe it was merely the cost of having the document photocopied. \n\nGood luck to you!\n\n\n*edit-Upon further reading I see you are form Va-Me too. It's very easy to get a copy of the document-go for it.
666172
You can not, \n\nPeople can do thier own will, so only they may know about it, or close family.\n\nPeople use an attorney, so only they and their attorney will know about it.\n\nIf the will is executed ( they should normally go though probate court)  if they did, then the court will have a copy but will also insure that everyone who is suppose to get money does.\n\nIn the end, the only way to find out, is to ask family.
491683
You can go to the Clerk of Court and give them the names - they will be able to give you a copy (for a fee of course)
1183385
You have to contact his lawyer and request a copy of the will.
740833
As long as you state your wishes in writing via a will, you can leave whatever you have to whomever you want in case of death. In this case Id have witnesses to your signature on your will and leave a copy of it where it will be easily found in case of your demise. You may want to leave a copy with each of your witnesses too and possible family. You do not have to let your family know of the contents til your death either.
868035
Ask them for a copy.  They should have it on file.
354011
If you know where the person lived and died you can find the information by contacting the probate or family court in that county.  They would have all this information on file there.  If you don't know what city, but you knew what state, there might be a general registy in that state.  Call a probate office and they would be able to tell you more information, then.
999115
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.
667238
Dear Friend,\n\nWhen people with wills (testators) die, their family has to go to court to get the will approved (probated).  The family (or orphan's) court in the county where your grandfather lived should have a record of having probated it.  Call the county courthouse and explain your situation.\n\nYour Friend,\nFrancesois
272021
Easy. Go the the County Recorder's Office in the county that the child was born and request a copy. There will probably be a small fee.
127201
Your local library, or the library where the person resided at the time, would have it on microfische. Just ask for help at the information desk, and the library personel can get the right one for you.