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Disinherited By Parent And Half-sib Refuses To Let Me Even See The Will & Trust (florida)

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Hey out there to anyone who might know something about Florida estate law, any opinion on this will be very very much appreciated!

I am one of my father's 2 children. The two of us are half-siblings, born and raised in different countries. Our father (a US citizen) died in his home state of Florida and my half-sib told me he left everything to her and that she is the personal representative for his estate. I told her I am not interested in contesting (I just can't bear a fight with half-sib for $ as this would only be our father's continuance of his toxicity from the grave), but for my own grieving and coming to terms with our cruel and abusive father, I would like to see his Will & Trust so that I can come to terms with this blow (which feels like a bludgeon) by seeing his wishes in print and with my own eyes.

Half-sib texted me that Yes, I can see it and I should contact the law firm (Akerman) that drew up the Will & Trust and have them send me a copy. I contacted them and they confirmed they are the firm and my half-sib is the PR and said they need written authorization from her to send me a copy. They said they would email her for her authorization. That was a month ago and I haven't heard a thing back.

My Q is: As his daughter am I not entitled to at least see a copy of a Will & Trust that I am disinherited from? I don't understand how a natural heir, even a non-beneficiary natural heir, can't just SEE it. Your thoughts or knowledge about this will really help me. I'm amazed that I can't have a copy. (His Will completely bypassed probate so it is not available as a public document.)

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