[WSBAPT] Getting a copy of the will

[Lovie Bernardi]

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Potential client is the stepdaughter of the deceased, who passed away last
month. Her father passed away several years ago, leaving his property to
the stepmom, the deceased. PC has a half brother and a half sister, who
are the natural children of deceased. Both PC and step sister are
estranged from the brother.  The family home was sold right before the
death of stepmom and another piece of property was transferred to the
stepbrother’s ex-wife, also right before the death of the stepmom. PC does
not know where the money from the sale of the home went, but it is
possible it was put in the name of stepbrother’s children (stepbrother has
credit problems.) Stepbrother does not plan on filing a probate for his
mother. PC wants to see a copy of the will to allay her suspicions that
something underhanded is going on. Step sister (natural child of the
deceased) would cooperate with any efforts to get a copy of the will. Any
suggestions on what can be done?

 

Lovie Bernardi

Attorney at Law

Seligmann & Flaherty, PLLC

216 First AVE S, #450

Seattle, WA  98104

(206) 682-2616

 

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