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How can I find a copy of an executed will from the 1960's? Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
My grandfather passed away in the 1960's. He had a will, and it was executed. My father has a copy of the disbursement, which states how much money from the estate each of the children got after my grandfather's death. He does not have a copy of the will.
Now there is a question regarding the burial lot my grandfather purchased before he died. Because of changing internment regulations, the four plots on the lot my grandfather purchased have now morphed into 28, only two of which are used (my grandfather and my grandmother). The disbursement makes no mention of or reference to the burial lot.
My father and his siblings are trying to figure out what their father's intentions were regarding the lot. They are hoping that the actual will itself might contain some wording or information that will help them. The executors are deceased. The law office where the will was initially filed no longer exists.
Is it possible to track down an executed will after all this time, and if so, where would we start looking? We have the names of the lawyers of the law office, and there are other lawyers in town with the same name, but we aren't sure if they are related or not.
Any information would be appreciated. This is Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
My grandfather passed away in the 1960's. He had a will, and it was executed. My father has a copy of the disbursement, which states how much money from the estate each of the children got after my grandfather's death. He does not have a copy of the will.
Now there is a question regarding the burial lot my grandfather purchased before he died. Because of changing internment regulations, the four plots on the lot my grandfather purchased have now morphed into 28, only two of which are used (my grandfather and my grandmother). The disbursement makes no mention of or reference to the burial lot.
My father and his siblings are trying to figure out what their father's intentions were regarding the lot. They are hoping that the actual will itself might contain some wording or information that will help them. The executors are deceased. The law office where the will was initially filed no longer exists.
Is it possible to track down an executed will after all this time, and if so, where would we start looking? We have the names of the lawyers of the law office, and there are other lawyers in town with the same name, but we aren't sure if they are related or not.
Any information would be appreciated. This is Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Best answer: When in the 1960's? Before 1964 the wills are usually available via Archives Ontario. You will need to go to your public library to order and view the reels (and it is a two step process that ususally takes a few weeks). After 1965 they should be at the Waterloo courthouse (tel 519-741-3200). Obviously if it is 1964 there is an extra step (detailed in that pathfinder for you).
posted by saucysault at 5:06 PM on December 1, 2008
posted by saucysault at 5:06 PM on December 1, 2008
Gah, forgive my typos.
posted by saucysault at 5:06 PM on December 1, 2008
posted by saucysault at 5:06 PM on December 1, 2008
Response by poster: Saucysault, I forgive all typos. Thank you! It gives us a place to start.
posted by sandraregina at 5:50 PM on December 1, 2008
posted by sandraregina at 5:50 PM on December 1, 2008
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posted by joannemerriam at 4:53 PM on December 1, 2008