If my mother just died and my sister will not let me see the Trust/Will, what options do I have?
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If my mother just died and my sister will not let me see the Trust/Will, what options do I have?
My sister did have financial power of attorney and says she has the Will which is a revocable Trust Will. She will not allow me to see it or even know the name of the attorney she will take it to after the funeral on Monday. Mom always said her estate would be divided between 3 of us children.
Asked on April 23, 2015 under Estate Planning, Minnesota
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss and for the issues that have arisen since your Mother's death. First understand that your Sister's POA dies with your Mother. She no longer has control over the financials. The Executor and Trustee of the Will and Trust are going to have control. She can not hide the Will and Trust from you for long. You will need to see them to sign waivers for appoitment of the Executor in probate. Sign nothing here unless you have an attorney review it. And if you think she did something shady like have a new Will signed you can file objections but there are time constraints. Good luck.
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