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Is there a way see if an will was made before a person's death?
Asked on Jul 12th, 2013 on Wills and Probate - New Jersey
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my father just passed a few weeks ago & i'm the only child.I have the original death certificates from the funeral home,we have no idea if he made a will. Were trying to pay off his funeral arrangements by currently getting a administrative bond to release his funds from his banking account. So my question is, is there a way to find out if his had a will?? does it cost to find out? how long does the process take?
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Usually there is not a way to determine that. You can search for the will in the home, or look in the check register to see if there was a payment to a lawyer, or find out if your father used a lawyer to buy his house and call that lawyer to see if he made a will. If you apply to be the administrator, you will have the same rights as you would if you were the executor under the will. If you are the only child, then you will inherit the estate
Answered on Jul 14th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship