My mother’s will leaves everything to her 3 children. My brother died suddenly — and his wife says she will receive her late husband’s share

Dear Quentin,

My father died in 2018 and everything passed to my mother per their wills that were made in 2015. My sister, brother and I were next to inherit what’s left, equally. No one’s spouse was mentioned in the will. My mother is still alive, but she is not in the best of health mentally or physically. I currently care for her full-time. 

My brother died intestate earlier this year. His wife insists she will automatically get my brother’s share of our parents’ estate. My sister and I say no way….