Does an attorney have the right to refuse to give a copy of a will to a beneficiary? Is there a fee for a copy of the will?

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Does an attorney have the right to refuse to give a copy of a will to a beneficiary? Is there a fee for a copy of the will?

Anonymous Oct 18, 2014 0 views 1 answers

My mother passed away 4 years ago. I was present at the reading of her will (along w/ my brother) but did not receive a copy of the will. I have written a letter to my mother's attorney and called the attorney but have not received a written or verbal response. I also wonder if they can charge me for a copy of the will.

Ivette M SantaellaEstate Planning AttorneySan Ramon, CA · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T12:27:24+00:00

Hello, As a beneficiary you are entitled to a copy of the Will -- at no charge. You may want to check the probate court in the county where you Mom passed. If the Will was probated, then there would be a copy in the file. Good luck.

Does an attorney have the right to refuse to give a copy of a will to a beneficiary? Is there a fee for a copy of the will?

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