Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

I'm not aware of any counties that put filed wills online. When the will is probated, heirs and beneficiaries should receive a notice, and a copy of the will may be attached, or the will can be read at the Office of the register of Wills.

THIS RESPONSE IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, SINCE I DO NOT HAVE ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT WOULD BE REQUIRED, AND I DO NOT HAVE A REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT WITH YOU.

* If the answers to your question confirm that you have a valid issue or worthwhile claim, your next step should almost always be to establish a dialog with a lawyer who can provide specific advice to you. Contact a lawyer in your county or township.

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Some counties are online but I don't know if wills are available. If you want to see a will, go to the county where the will has been submitted for probate. Once filed, wills are a matter of public record and can be viewed by anyone. However, you need to be able to get to the courthouse or have someone do it for you.

As noted by Attorney Jacobson, if you were a beneficiary or heir you would receive notice of it. The fact that you have not suggests that you are not a named beneficiary. The fact that the person had only 2 relatives does not necessarily mean anything. The deceased could have left his/her property to charity, to an alma mater or to some other person.

If the will has not been submitted for probate (wait 30-60 days after death), the named executor can be compelled to submit a will. It is a crime to conceal a will. Even if the person did not have any probate assets, the will should still be filed.

If you are still having problems and no will has been probated, then you may have to consult with a local probate attorney.