Wills and Death Benefits is it Public Record.?
My Granddad past away in 1973, he worked for the Rail Road. How could I find out where his death benefit went to whom it may of been given. Also if there was a will at time of death. Would this all be public Record.
Wills are public records. Death benefits and beneficiaries of life insurance or annuities, are not.
Best of my knowlege, I’m insurance, not attorney. Go to the deceased local courthouse, see if you can get the will, then try to find the name of the railroad, start investigating with them as to insurance proceeds.
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Wills are public records. Death benefits and beneficiaries of life insurance or annuities, are not.
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Go to the local courthouse where he died and check the public records. You might also check with Social Security for help.
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http://ssa.gov