Q: My Uncle passed recently. How do I find info about trust or will?
He had requested my social security and address about 5 years ago and I am unsure why.
A:
He may have listed you as a beneficiary on either retirement, investment or bank account rather than needing this for a will/trust.
He SHOULD have told you why he wanted the info!
As for finding out about a will — do you know who he would name as the personal representative? Was he married? What about your parents or another aunt/uncle if he wasn’t married? They should know but if all else fails, you can hire an attorney in the county where he lived to poke around and see if there is a will in storage or in the process of probate.
Good luck but your family members are the best options here.
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