Can my brother who is executor of our mother’s estate get away with claiming to be the sole heir?

Can my brother who is executor of our mother’s estate get away with claiming to be the sole heir?

Our mother’s Will states that he has the sole right to sell her property but also states that we are equal heirs to the estate. My brother says this means that he is the sole heir to her estate. What are my rights? Aren’t I still entitled to half of the estate and proceeds from whatever he does?

Asked on February 25, 2012 under Estate Planning, New Jersey

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