What can be done if an executor delays probate or withholds estate information, including when to hire a probate litigation lawyer?

Q: My mother died in January 2023. My sister is the executor of her estate. When I enquire about what is going on with the probate, she gets hostile and says it's in probate court and she's waiting to hear from her lawyers and the court. I contacted the probate court, and they cannot find the case. I am a beneficiary and would like information on what's going on. What should I do?

A: You should hire a lawyer with probate litigation experience to represent you in this matter.

Your sister should not be taking this long, and she has an obligation to give you the assets of your........

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