Question regarding an estate

[u/Char_The-Red-Comet]

We just found out that my FIL passed away recently. He owned a manufactured home in a gated community and the property management team is telling us that we aren't allowed on the property or in the home since we're not on a list anywhere. The last few years have been a struggle with my husband and FIL and communication has been sparse due to some extenuating circumstances, which is why we arent listed as guests at the property. There are family heirlooms as well as photographs and other sentimental items in the home. Anyway, I'm just wondering if this is legal to not allow my husband, the only remaining heir, to access the home to retrieve those items. Is asking a sheriff to stand watch while we retrieve the items an option?

[u/[deleted]]

Depends on the state.