A couple of questions about my Father's will

[jhr459]

Texas

Do I have a right to get a copy of my Father's will. My Father remarried and my step-mother has not proferred the will. Do I have a right to it?

Also, if I was promised an item of personal property that was not listed in the will, am I SOL?

 

[Betty]

Texas

Do I have a right to get a copy of my Father's will. My Father remarried and my step-mother has not proferred the will. Do I have a right to it?

Also, if I was promised an item of personal property that was not listed in the will, am I SOL?

I just need to verify a few things. I assume your father has passed away. When did he die? Has the estate been probated - if so, when? (I'm not sure what you mean by step-mother has not proferred the will - do you mean probated or do you mean she has not offered you a copy?) Do you believe you are in the will?

 

[jhr459]

Sorry I wasn't more precise

My Father passed away less than a month ago, and I don't believe that the will has been probated yet. So, perhaps I am jumping the gun a bit - it is just that we have not had the best of relationships. We, the step-mom and I, have not been adversarial, but it is not affectionate.

 

[Betty]

You can verify if the will has been probated by contacting the county clerk's office at the courthouse in the county where your dad passed away. They would have a copy. Once the will has been probated, it becomes public info (record) & you can obtain a copy. If it has been probated & you are in the will, you will be notified.

 

[lwpat]

If she does not promptly file for probate, then you should file and ask to be named personal representative.