Q: What are my rights as an heir to my mothers will
Is there a probate hearing in Cape May County NJ and how does that work. What if I wish to contest the executor named in the will. My brother is one of the executors and I dont know if I can trust him. What is the requirement of the executor to share all financial records of my deceased mother.
A: Speak with a lawyer a probate hearing is generally only if the case is contested. The will generally is just filed with the court and the executor appointed as per the will. The fact that you don't trust him won't sway the court much as the person that needed to trust the executor was the testator/testatrix.
A: If you think the Executor is pulling something over on you, you can ask for a formal accounting by the court. These are normally very expensive.
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