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Lynda wrote:
> Call the county and ask them if a death certificate has been filed. 

I went to the county website and was sadly disappointed in their 
directory and information about county services like vital statistics. 
For a major city, it was pathetic.

 Also
> ask if a will has been filed for probate.  If a will has been filed for 
> probate, ask for the attorney handling it.

Who do I call for this??  which court?


  Usually attorneys are a bit more
> willing to give out generic information such as where an obit may have 
> appeared AND will give you the info as to whether you are in the will if 
> that is what the family is hoping to hide.

Perhaps he will at least put me in touch with Tammy.

Thanks for the advice.  I've been watching the online papers for public 
legal notices and obituaries, but a call would probably be more 
efficient.  Is there a time period after one's death for a will to be 
opened and read, like within 30 days or something?

Bev
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