Living Will Search For Free

Probated wills are public record, which means anyone can show up at the courthouse and view them in their entirety. A person who has reason to believe he or she might be included in a will may thus examine the will. Each county courthouse files probated wills in a department called the Register of Wills.

Lawyers who prepare wills for a client prepare only one original. They usually provide the client with a copy of the will and keep a copy themselves on the client's file. The copies are almost never notarized, as notarizing would not in any way add to the validity of the copy.

Obtain a Will From Probate Court The best way to view the will is to get the probate court file number. The executor can give you this information. You may also be able to access the file number by phone, online, or in person at the courthouse by providing the deceased's name and date of death.

When a Will can't be located, you should first search the deceased's property and go through their paperwork. Even if you don't find the Will itself, you may find some information about their solicitor, a receipt for the Will or even a copy of the document.

The best way to view the will is to get the probate court file number. The executor can give you this information. You may also be able to access the file number by phone, online, or in person at the courthouse by providing the deceased's name and date of death.

Because probate files are public court records that anyone can read, if a will has been filed for probate then you should be able to obtain a copy of it. 1feff And with modern technology comes the ability to locate information about a deceased person's estate online, and in most cases for absolutely free.

Visit the Canada Will Registry website and click the Search for a Will button to prepare your Search Query. If you'd like to register your will, to ensure that it can be found when it's needed, Willful customers can register their wills on the Canada Will Registry at no charge.