How do I get a copy of my grandmother's will that was probated in Vermont?

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Request for Question Clarification by nenna-ga on 27 Jul 2005 15:44 PDT

What county was the will probated in?

Nenna-GA

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Clarification of Question by suzi55-ga on 28 Jul 2005 07:58 PDT

I would like to obtain a copy of my grandmother's last will and
testament. She passed away in the early 80's in Randolph, Vermont.  I
do not know how to go about getting a copy .

Good morning Suzi55!

If your grandmother's will was probated in Randolph, Vermont, it would
most likely be probated through the Orange COunty Probate Court.

I spoke with Marilyn of the Orange County Probate Court in Vermont
regarding procedures for obtaining your grandmother?s will.  She
informed me that for a will as far back as the 80?s, they would have
moved it to an off-site storage facility and would have to search for
it.

To obtain a will, simply send a written request, including your
grandmother?s name and town of residence to:

Orange County Probate Court
5 Court Street
Chelsea, VT 05038-9746

There is a copying fee but she said it varied, depending on the amount
to be copied. Most vital record copying fees that I have seen
throughout the US is $2.00 to $3.00 for the first 3 pages with $0.10
to $0.25 per additional page, however I cannot be certain.

I would suggest that you include in your written request something to
the effect of:

"If you have a charge for photocopying and mailing these records,
either send your billing statement to me along with the records and
payment will be remitted immediately; or, notify me immediately by
phone or letter as to the amount of these charges and I will remit
payment with the understanding that you will then send the records to
me upon receipt of payment."

You can contact the Probate Court at (802) 685-4610  if you have any
other questions.

If this answer requires further explanation, please request
clarification before rating it, and I'll be happy to look into this
further.

Nenna-GA
Google Answers Researcher

I have located it.  Thank you.

Thank you very much for the rating and I am glad you were able to find
your grandmother's will.

Nenna-GA