Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

viewing of a will

If the is a proper will signed with an executrix appointed, Is any other family member allowed to take a look at the will.


Asked on 6/16/09, 2:05 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Jonathan Chester The Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC

Re: viewing of a will

Under NJ law, the executor MUST provide all the beneficiaries named in the Will, and all of the heirs at law, with a copy of the Will within 60 days from when it is probated.

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Answered on 6/16/09, 2:35 pm
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Re: viewing of a will

Supplementing Jon's answer, once probated, except in very unusual circumstances, a Will is a public document and can be viewed at the Surrogate's Office where probated by anyone. In fact, for a small fee, a copy can be sent to anyone requesting it; not only immediate family members.

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Answered on 6/16/09, 2:47 pm
Linda Subbloie Linda A. Subbloie, Esq.

Re: viewing of a will

Your question is not clear. If the testator (the drafter of the will) is not deceased, then only he/she decides if someone can look at his/her will.

If the testator is deceased and someone probates the will, in CT, it's a public document.

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Answered on 6/16/09, 5:04 pm


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