Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey
My father passed away a few months before my grandmother did. My grandmother had 3 children, all married, and only one had died (my father). Her will was written before my dad passed away. It stated each one would receive 1/3 of the estate. My uncle was named ex. of her will. A week ago, my mother received a letter from a lawyer stating that she was not entitled to anything, and that the estate would be distributed between the 2 surviving children. Is this how it is supposed to be, or are my father's heirs (i.e., my mother and us 4 children) entitled to 1/3 of my grandmother's will?
1 Answer from Attorneys
The answer to your question all depends on how the Will is written.
The Executor is required to send notice of probate of the Will and offer a copy to those who will take under your grandmother's Will and her heirs if she had died without a Will.
As such, you may request a copy of the Will for review.
Good luck.
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