Mount Vernon, NY asked in Estate Planning and Probate for New York

Q: I’m being alienated from any knowledge of my mother’s will and trust by my family even though I am an heir.

Denied copies of any papers. And never notified about anything. What can I do in this situation?

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Lawrence Allen Weinreich
Lawrence Allen Weinreich
Answered
  • Garden City, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: You can always get copies of any papers filed in court. You should also speak to an attorney about a will contest based upon what you are saying.

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John Anthony Pappalardo
John Anthony Pappalardo
Answered
  • White Plains, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: You need an estate and trust attorney

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