This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Original wills are not available to view; however, with a Certified Death Certificate or an Informational Certified Death Certificate you can obtain a copy of the will by going to the Probate Business Office and requesting a copy.
Certified copies of birth and death certificates are available through the San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/Clerk's office. Marriage licenses are also available. For specific information visit their website or call 619.237. 0502.
Trusts are not filed or registered with the Court. You may wish to contact the County Recorder or the attorney who prepared the trust to obtain copies.
If everything is in order, the court grants 'Letters Testamentary' or 'Letters of Administration,' officially appointing the executor or administrator. This person is now legally able to manage the estate and is often referred to as the personal representative of the estate.
Wills are filed at the court where the decedent was living at the time of their death. To access someone's will, you'll need to contact the decedent's local courthouse and ask what information is needed, what fees are involved, and what the process is for requesting a copy of the will. Submit your request.
Contact the County Recorder's Office in the county where the decedent died.