Legal Question in Business Law in New Hampshire

My Father left half of his business to me, and half to my mother when he died. The business was set up as a sole proprietorship at the time the will was written. Between the writing of the will, and my father's death, he changed the structure of the business to a corporation (he incorporated it) using my mother's name. The will was never changed. My mother is now denying any rights I have to the business, although we all know my father's intention was that the business be owned 50/50 by my mother and me, and go 100% to me in the event of her death. My brothers, none of whom were named in the can attest to this, as this company was built and worked my my father and me, and by me alone since his death many years ago. I have a copy of the will and his intentions were very clear. I do not however have a copy of any incorporation documents. I was told that it may have been set up 90% to my mom and 10% shares to me each year to avoid tax remifications once I assumed by 50% ownership. I am at a loss for what to do. I have invested more than 20 years in this business and due to family issues I would like to sell my half (if it can be proven that I am due it) and move on. Where do I begin? Thanks

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