How to probate the estate?

Good morning all. My aunt passed away in march.
I had to place her in hospice she lasted 9 days, before I could apply for medicaid, its been 3 months now and my attorney has all the info and also know the history or h*ll the grandchildren put me through. So their is no money left it was used for her care for over four years,theeir is five acres of land.
The attorney is saying let them probate it themselves why should you pay for that when its not mines.
Is this best. Helpinjerseynew.