Phil Marti wrote:

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Mailed (to both Phil and the OP) and posted, because of
the limited tax content...

At least in Indiana, all ACTUAL heirs must be sent copies of
the will and agree in order for the executor to operate
without court supervision. Still no "reading of the will",
but it's possible that the OP, if named in the will, could
object to the appointment of the executor and/or disposition
of the assets, even if otherwise time-barred.

Information is based on the procedings in regard the death
of my mother last October. Although there wasn't a "reading
of the will", all the primary heirs (my father, sister and I
(the latter two as trustees of the "B" trust funded by the
will), and the Purdue Foundation) were INVITED to a
discussion of the terms of the will. The Purdue Foundation
didn't actually appear, but they did agree to the operation
of the estate without court supervision.

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"Fred" <fejnos[at]hotmail.com> writes:

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My condolences on your loss.

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Since you were so close, I'm sure your uncle's papers
included your contact information. The executor should be
able to find you, but you can always find him if necessary.

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No. The drama of the reading of the will is only for the
movies.

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Yes. Check the probate court for the jurisdiction in which
he lived.

Phil Marti
Topeka, KS

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An Uncle died and I didn't even know about it until after they were buried.
If their will contained anything for me would it come without me doing
anything? If you miss the reading of the will, are you out of luck? Is
there a way to review or see a person's will?

Thanks