executors rights

[dtull03]

What is the name of your state? NY

I am trying to find out if an executor has the right to change the locks on an estate the other siblings have rights to. My husband has 1/3 interest in his deceased mothers estate.
He also has not seen the will or has been given a copy. He has asked, but has been kept from any decisions being made. The two older siblings are keeping everything a secret.
Does my husband have any rights. Should he get a lawyer?

 

[BlondiePB]

I am trying to find out if an executor has the right to change the locks on an estate the other siblings have rights to.

Yes. It's the duty of the executor to secure the estate.

He also has not seen the will or has been given a copy. He has asked, but has been kept from any decisions being made. The two older siblings are keeping everything a secret.Does my husband have any rights.

Wills are public records. Hubby can get a copy of it at the court house. Was probate opened?

 

[pojo2]

How does he know he has 1/3 rights if he has not seen the will?

He has asked, but has been kept from any decisions being made

Mom obviously felt the other sibling was the one she wanted making the decisions if that person was appointed executor!