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My parents have both passed away. The attorney's office who drafted their will refuses to let me see it or have a copy, stating that only the executor can see it.
The executor is my sister and she refuses to let me see our parents' will.
I have no file dates or case #'s to assist me in my search. Please help.

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To avoid any confusion, don’t say ‘living will’ just say ‘will’. ‘Living will’ can mean end-of-life care instructions.

If you have any reason to suspect that your sister is doing the wrong thing, it might help to get your own lawyer to write a formal ‘lawyer’s letter’ saying that legal proceedings will be taken against her if she does not provide a copy of the will and it then appears that the estate has not been dealt with properly. Frightener letters are often good value for a small cost.
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If your sister has probated the will, then you will have to contact the court house. It’s public record at that point. You might be able to go to your county courts website and search your parents name to see if probate has been started.
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As the Executor and she has probated the Will she must make all beneficiaries and people of interest aware the Will is now in probate by letter. I think my paperwork said that upon request, a copy of the Will will be sent. Wills are Probated in the County the people reside in. You can call the Probate Office and ask if a Will has been filed and when. Then explain that you have received nothing from the Executor. The clerk can tell you how to get a copy of the Will. Once filed, its public information.

Your sister has to follow the Will. She is responsible to see if there are any debts outstanding. These must be paid before beneficiaries get their money. If she doesn't follow the Will, she can be sued.
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