Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

Why would the lawyer who wrote my mother's will not give me a signed copy of the will I was given a copy, unsigned and unwitnessed by my sister. When I called the attorney and asked for a signed copy he asked if the copy I had listed my neice as sole beneficiary, which it did he stated that this was my mother's will. I asked if I could have a signed copy again and he again stated what you have is the copy of the will. Why would I not be able to see a copy with her signature and witnessed???


Asked on 9/01/11, 12:33 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alexandra Golden Golden Law Center

If your mother is still alive, it's her document. It should not be released by the attorney unless she directs him to do so. If she is dead, then the will would have been filed at the Probate Court and is a public record.

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Answered on 9/01/11, 6:37 am


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