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How do I get a copy of my mothers will. She passed away in January and her husband refuses to show it to use. Also, he never filed it with the courts
Asked on Dec 20th, 2017 on Wills and Probate - Pennsylvania
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She passed in January of this year. Her husband said everything went to him and refuses to show her children the will. Also he never filed it with the courts in PA. Another fact is throughtout their marriage they had separate bank accounts. We just want to make sure her wishes are being followed.
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You could petition to open an estate for your mother. That will either result in you becoming person rep and you can subpoena a copy of the will from the husband OR the husband will cough up the will and open the estate based upon the will. However, it's possible that your mother's assets passed to him outside of the terms of the will via joint accounts, beneficiary forms, etc.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2018 at 12:08 PM