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FAQs / Wills / Trusts / How can someone see the will of a person who has died?

How can someone see the will of a person who has died?

Some people are surprised to learn that there is no centralized depository where wills are required to be filed before someone’s death for safekeeping, unlike in some other states. In Florida, after someone passes away, it is the family’s responsibility to file the original last will with the relevant probate court, which will be the circuit court located in the county of last residence associated with the decedent. For example, if you pass away and your home is located in Boca Raton, someone will have to find your last will and testament and file the document with the Palm Beach County probate court. Once the will has been filed, it automatically becomes a public record and can be viewed by anyone at the local courthouse, or a copy can be purchased from the clerk’s office and mailed to a designated party.

If you are a named beneficiary in a will, you have the statutory right to request and review a copy of the document, but only after the death of the decedent. You should submit your request in writing to the attorney who drafted the estate planning for the decedent, to the nominated executor of the estate, or to the attorney on record for the probate administration. This ensures that your request is handled formally and expeditiously.

For further assistance or if you have any questions about accessing a will, call our experienced Florida Probate attorneys today. We can provide support and guidance on how to find out if there is a will in Florida and help ensure your rights as a beneficiary are upheld. Give the Florida Probate Law Firm a call at (954) 833-5139. We look forward to serving you.

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