Last will and Testemant
My sister had a will drawn up in New Jersey. She has now been moved to a nursing home in Illinois and may soon be moved to Minnesota, where I live. I have her POA. She will not be returning to New Jersey. I have sold all her property there and all she has left is a portfolio which I am taking care of for her. I have asked her lawyer in New Jersey to send me the original of the will, so that I will be ready for probate in case she passes away before I do. The lawyer refused, citing privacy issues. I have a copy of her will, but not the original. I also have her POA, and Living will.
What privacy issues is the NJ lawyer talking about? I have copies of all her documents, bank statements, investments, pensions etc. Is he just pulling my chain?
Do I have a legal right to get the original will?
Does he have a legal right not to give it to me?