Q: I live in Maryland. My mother has just been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. I know that she has a will. My older
Lives with her, he told me that he has a copy of her will nut he will not allow me to view it, he also has stated that he has an appt with the lawyer who drew up the will. I have asked am i named in the will and he will not answer me. What can i do.
A: While someone is living their will is a private document and there is no legal right for any heirs or other relatives to demand a copy. If someone chooses to give a copy to a relative, they may do so, but ordinarily relatives have no right to see the contents until after someone has died.
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