Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Minnesota
Is there any Minnesota case law that states a family member has a right to view a Will. My father died two weeks ago and my estranged siblings [co-representatives to Father?s Will and POA to mother] refuse to show me the Will; yet everyone in my family including grandchildren have read the Will. I had many conversations with my father over the years and he told me that he was placing certain property in a trust for all six children so it could never be sold. This property includes some Wisconsin river frontage and mineral rights in North Dakota that are actively producing income. Unfortunately, my mother is a vulnerable adult, NO short term memory what-so-ever, and the POA?s are using this to their advantage. I contacted local social services, but they don?t believe that she has been financially exploited [yet.] My Mom will sign anything put in front of her. I am number 4 our of 6 children and estranged from family due older brother sexual abuse and prominent alcoholism amongst family. Five days ago my Mom was telling me how much she loved me and we scheduled a lunch date however, my siblings moved her out of her home and today my Mom told me that she never wants to see me again. I can?t believe that I have no rights to see the Will. They never contacted me for the ?reading of the Will? and their lawyer says he needs permission to show it to me. I am worried that anger and revenge have taken hold and I could be written out of these trusts with one stroke of a pen. I know about conservatorship and guardianship but that will cost thousands. THANK YOU!
1 Answer from Attorneys
You can order a copy of the will from the Probate Court. Contact the Court in the County the will was probated and ask for the file number and order a copy.
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