If my parents passed but my sibling won’t let me see the Will, what are my options?
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If my parents passed but my sibling won’t let me see the Will, what are my options?
Asked on February 2, 2016 under Estate Planning, Nevada
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
As a potentially interested party (a child, who would normally expect to inherit), you would have the right to bring a lawsuit in probate or surrogate's court, seeking a court order that you be allowed to see the will; if the will is produced but seems suspicous, you could also challenge the will (e.g. if you think your sister signed for your mother or coerced her to sign it, or took advantage of your mother's mental state, if she was not competent at the time). This sort of suit is more complicated than, say, suing someone over a fender bender or unpaid bill, so you are advised to retain an attorney to help you; a good choice would be one who does trusts and estates-related litigation or elder law cases.
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