If my dad passed away 2 weeks ago and my brother will not let me see his Will, how do I check it out?
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If my dad passed away 2 weeks ago and my brother will not let me see his Will, how do I check it out?
The original Will had he and I equal on everything. I was the executor then I find out everything was changed.
Asked on December 6, 2011 under Estate Planning, New Jersey
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Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If you have a copy of the prior Will where you were the executor and your brother will not let you see the supposed subsequent Will, I would submit the Will that you have in hand to a probate. This will force your brother most likely to submit the subsequent Will to probate.
Probate is a public proceeding and as such, the entire probate file is subject to public review. By doing the above suggestion you will get a copy of the subsequent Will if your brother will not voluntarily give you a copy of it.
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