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My step-mother passed away in Dallas Tx Jan 8 2009. I am the beneficiary of my father's trust that was in her name until her death. The trust company that manages the trust needs a death certificate and the naming of the executor of the will before they can terminate the trust in my step-mother's name and transfer it to me. How can get a copy of the death certificate and a copy of the probate courts naming of the executor of her will.? I have searched probate records on line and not found anything. I think I can apply for a copy of the death certificate as I am a beneficiary.

Submitted: 261 days and 7 hours ago.

Category: Estate Law

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Dallas, Texas

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Online probate court records for probating of will
Request to family for documents made from Bank Trust Company So far they do not respond.
Found online form to request death certificate?
How long does it take to probate a will in Dallas?

Posted by lwpat 261 days and 7 hours ago.

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You should be able to get the death cetificate from the funeral home. That is the standard procedure. Someone will have to file to open probate and be named the personal representative. No one does this for you. If she has blood relatives, they will be first in line to be named PR but there is no reason you can't file.

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261 days and 7 hours ago.

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I have no idea what the funeral home was. The step-mo's family notified the Trust Co of the death. That is all. So how do I get the death certificate?\

I know they have to file in probate to be named. Her daughter who had power of attorney will most likely file. Why would I file?

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Posted by lwpat 261 days and 6 hours ago.

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You would file because the Trust Co says someone has to in order for you to get your money. I don't have a crystal ball and had no idea of any other relatives. Check the obituitaries. The local paper is usually online and it will list the funeral home.

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261 days and 6 hours ago.

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I did not ask you about other relatives. What I said was they will not send anything.
Ok, I will look into filing in probate court. Thanks.\

The obit does not say what funeral home handled the funeral.
So, again how do I get the legal copy of the death certificate?

Posted by lwpat 261 days and 6 hours ago.

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You can check with vital records but they may not have it entered yet. Here it takes about 6 weeks for processing.

261 days and 6 hours ago.

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Ok, one last question.
How do I file with the probate court? What is the name of the form?? Do I file just as the beneficiary of the trust?
I am sure the daughter will file as executor.

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I will opt out and see if someone else can assist.

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261 days and 6 hours ago.

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I don't see why this question is difficult. You told me earlier that I could file in probate but I am asking you how to do that if someone else is filing as executor.\

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I did not ask you about other relatives. What I said was they will not send anything.Ok, I will look into filing in probate court. Thanks.\The obit does not say what funeral home handled the funeral.So, again how do I get the legal copy of the death certificate?

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You can check with vital records but they may not have it entered yet. Here it takes about 6 weeks for processing.

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Ok, one last question.How do I file with the probate court? What is the name of the form?? Do I file just as the beneficiary of the trust?I am sure the daughter will file as executor.

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I will opt out and see if someone else can assist.

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I don't see why this question is difficult. You told me earlier that I could file in probate but I am asking you how to do that if someone else is filing as executor.\

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Dallas, Texas

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Online probate court records for probating of will
Request to family for documents made from Bank Trust Company So far they do not respond.
Found online form to request death certificate?
How long does it take to probate a will in Dallas?

I did not ask you about other relatives. What I said was they will not send anything.
Ok, I will look into filing in probate court. Thanks.\

The obit does not say what funeral home handled the funeral.
So, again how do I get the legal copy of the death certificate?

Ok, one last question.
How do I file with the probate court? What is the name of the form?? Do I file just as the beneficiary of the trust?
I am sure the daughter will file as executor.