Q: My mother in law bullied me into becoming her personal representative in 2007. She had 6 grown children but selected me
I never wanted but agreed. Then I told her I refused to do it and told the entire family as I had a falling out with her. She did not die until 2015. Now all her kids are fighting non stop driving me completely insane. I knew this would happen. I told them all go get an attorney and settle. I told u and your mother I would not do this but they are making threats to me telling me they will she me and my name is on it. I only did it in first place because of the bullying and now they are. This is insane. They rvlike vultures. There is very little to be divided. If my name is off plus the witness is now not even alive would that make this no will? They say I am legally bound and must pay for their fees out of my pocket to get this thru probate. This is insane. Help these are people in there late 50s and 60 s.
A:
Sorry for your troubles.
Will or no Will the answer is the same.
You are under no legal obligation to file a probate even if your mother named you in her Will. Any of the heirs can file the probate and seek appointment of themselves as personal representative. If it is important enough (enough money) they will do it.
Please don't have your siblings call me.
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