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    Sep 12, 2012, 09:39 AM
    If I am an heir in a will should I receive a copy of the will
    My dad past and sister was executor, she's being very distant.she said dad left everything evenly to kids, but she has.nt sent copy of will nor has the att. She used. Is this normal, and don't we play an even part in everything?
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    Sep 12, 2012, 10:39 AM
    A good executor should provide copies of the will to all named benficiaries as well as any other heirs-at-law - meaning anyone who would inherit if the person died intestate (without a will), such as the spouse, children, etc. But if she fails to do so - you can get a copy from the probate court since probate is a public proceeding.

    I don't understand what you mean when you ask "don't we play an even part in everything?" If you mean should your sister involve you in every decision the answer is no - as executor she is repsonible for adminstering the estate, and while it's good practice to keep everyone informed and be as transparent as possible there is no requirement that she involve you at all other than to make sure you get your due inheritance.
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    Sep 12, 2012, 12:03 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by tcpoole View Post
    my dad past and sister was executor, she's being very distant.she said dad left everything evenly to kids, but she has.nt sent copy of will nor has the att. she used. is this normal, and don't we play an even part in everything?
    I at first wondered what a "dad past" might be, until I realized that you meant that your dad "passed", or died.

    In order to administer the probate estate, she first must file a petition with the probate court, submitting the will to probate. So, in order to get a copy of the will you merely need to contact the clerk of court.
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