How do I find out the custodian of an estate?
How do I find out the custodian of an estate? Madison Assistant at Parklin Law While there are numerous ways to find out the custodian of an estate, you can most often find this information through the deceased's attorney. However, it is likely that the attorney will require some sort of proof that you have a relationship to the decedent (such as a death certificate) before releasing this information. If you're looking for information about an estate, the first place to start is at the probate courthouse, where their records are held or even the county clerk's office if you happen to know where the decedent lived at the time of their death. You can also try inquiring with any surviving family members or friends. If you are unable to find this information through informal means, consider hiring a private investigator, which may be a good idea if you are trying to locate money or assets that were left behind in an estate. You can also ask the executor or attorney handling th...