Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia

You are not a recipient of a will. You may be a "beneficiary" under the will, meaning that you were left something (money, personal property, real property, etc.) pursuant to the terms of the will. If that's the case, then yes, you likely have a legal right to request a copy of the will. That way, you can determine what exactly it is you are owed. You can request a copy of the will from the administrator (sometimes called an executor). Administrators will not allow you to go on a fishing expedition through a will, but if you truly believe that you were left something under the will you can take the administrator to court to force the administrator to turn over the will. I STRONGLY recommend that you hire a Georgia lawyer/litigator who has experience with estate and trust matters to discuss the specifics of your situation.

Best of luck.*******The above is intended for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client privilege.********

Assuming there is a probate, once the will is filed, you, if you are named in the will, either must be served with a copy by the court or sign saying you have seen a copy.