Mother has dementia and is in a nursing home Her attorney not willing to give her adult children copy of will trust What can you do?

1. Contact the nursing home administrator.

The nursing home administrator is responsible for the care and well-being of your mother. They may have information about her financial situation and may be willing to help you get a copy of her will and trust.

2. Contact the probate court.

The probate court is responsible for overseeing the distribution of estates. If your mother has passed away, you may be able to get a copy of her will and trust from the probate court.

3. Hire an attorney.

If you are unsuccessful in obtaining a copy of your mother's will and trust through the nursing home administrator or the probate court, you may need to hire an attorney. An attorney can help you navigate the legal process and get the information you need.

4. Consider mediation.

If your mother's attorney is not willing to give you a copy of her will and trust, you may want to consider mediation. Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party helps disputing parties reach an agreement.

5. File a lawsuit.

If all else fails, you may need to file a lawsuit against your mother's attorney. This should be a last resort, however.