What is the name of your state? NY. My grandmother, who is in the nursing home, has been appointed a legal guardian as she has Alzheimer's disease. This lawyer (the legal guardian) filed spousal election against the estate, which my grandfather willed to me. Now, apparently, my grandfather's will is completely null and void? This is what the estate's lawyer is telling me. Can this be true? The lawyer for the estate told me I needed a lawyer but what do I do if I cant afford one? If I take my grandmother out of the nursing home, will this change the spousal election? I dont know the right terminology. I would like to apply for conservatorship also. Please help.