Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

my mother had a will at the time of her death my sister was the power of attorney and i was in the will but i think my sister had it changed and went to another lawyer without my mom knowing it or had her sign papers she did not know what she was signing what can i do.for instance i know i and my other five sisters were to split up all of my mothers china which had at least 2 to 3 hundred pieces of china i received only 3 pieces when i questioned her she would not answer only to say things came up missing. i have pictures of her china. there are 10 children and some how my moms home was sold even before she had passed. to one of my sisters not that i care but i would like to know if there is something i can do even if i were to have life time use of the home.there is so much more that just not right with my moms will..and how can i go about reading my mothers will as it was never read to any of the family after her death.


Asked on 11/21/10, 9:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

If you can prove the will was signed with undue duress or lack of testamentary capacity, you can contest it.

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Answered on 12/01/10, 12:46 pm


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