My Dad has Alzheimer's and my Mom has died. My Mom & Dad made a will with an attorney. I cannot get the attorney to call to us back to get a copy. No one can find a copy. Options? I know I was named executor with my brother being next in line. I was, also, name as MPOA and as Durable POA. I did see a copy of it, that's how I know, but Dad doesn't know where it is and I can't find a copy of it. Please help?
My attorney also has a copy of the disc on file in her office in case I need to make any changes. I don't know how long the firm keeps documents on file, it could vary from firm to firm.
Now when my parents had the same done, they also got a 3-ring binder with computer disc but I kept the originally signed documents so I can grab them quickly when needed.... plus I was afraid it would get lost in the jumble of files that Dad has :P
Don't understand why the attorney won't return your calls? That's unprofessional. Even the office staff hasn't called you back? Have you told him in the voice mail that your mother has passed and you need to probate? Likely your dad will need a new will now, anyway, as most elders have what they call "sweetheart" wills. What's mine is yours and vice-versa. He will need to name a new beneficiary. While you are at it, look for insurance policies because he may need to fill out a new beneficiary form.
My condolences for your loss.
Does your brother have a copy of the Trust/Wills/POA? For an attorney to drag their feet and not return your calls, or is delaying looking in the office files for a copy of your parents Trust/Wills/POA, etc. something else has to be going on. Was this the same attorney that drew up the documents in 2010?
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