If my father never got his Will probated and now my mom won’t allow me to see it, is there anything I can do?

If my father never got his Will probated and now my mom won’t allow me to see it, is there anything I can do?

I remember seeing my father’s Will, and his last will was to leave property to his wife and 3 daughters. My father’s Will was never probated, and now my mom won’t allow me to see it. My mother gave the property to one of my sisters. I never signed anything over to my mom, or sister so I wonder if this is legal?

Asked on August 8, 2012 under Estate Planning, New Jersey

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