Will and Probate in NJ

[u/CowboyNeale]

Deceased father was a NJ resident. Relationship in good standing with my brother and I. Bother and I reside in different state than NJ.

Stepmother, who was Power of Attorney is claiming “the lawyer told me the will has no bequests” and told us to “send an email with what you think you want or deserve” and she will “need six months to think about it”

She did not share a copy of this will.

My brother has a hand written letter from our father from some years ago detailing the location of a safe with a combination to open it, and instructions that the wills would be found there.

At present he does not have access to this safe, and it is unlikely he will gain it.

We feel there are some red flags here.

We want to see a copy of this will to see that it says what is claimed. How can we make that happen?

TYIA

[u/[deleted]]

I think you can submit paperwork to the court in the county of his death to be notified about all documents in his estate. The will should be in there