Q: My husbands mother died and his brother is trying to sell all her property without us. My husband is the executor.
My mother in law passed away in Millington TN and my husbands brother is trying to call all the shots and take all the money and her assets from us. My husband is the 1# Executor on the will and his brother is #2 Executor if my husband can not do the job. My husband is able to be the Executor, but his brother is trying to control everything. What can we do to protect us? Can his brother try to sell all of her assets and house without us signing off on the house and her assets? What should we do? We need legal advice as soon as possible.
A: If your husband is the executor named in the will, he should file to have that will submitted for probate in the county where your mother in law resided at the time of her death. "Probate" is the legal process for having the will formally approved and recognized as the final wishes of the deceased. Consult an experienced probate lawyer in your area for specific advice on your situation- it is not something you want to do without a lawyer.
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