Q: My brother has filed for Informal probate of my Mom's Will without giving me a copy of the Will. Do I need a lawyer?
He is not trustworthy due to things he's done through the years. He is named as the PR in her Will only because he bullied her into it and is the oldest. I do know that she tried to make her Will specific and made sure that her estate would be divided equally between her four children
A: If your brother filed an informal probate, then he had to file a copy of your mother's Last Will and Testament. You can request to see a copy of your mother's estate case at the Probate and Family Court. This will allow you to see the Last Will and Testament and obtain a copy of it. You may also be able to do this online. With regard to your question, if your brother is not trustworthy, then I would suggest that you get an attorney. Good luck.
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