I agree entirely with Attorney Reardon. This is a classic "best practices" conversation. For example, it's very common that a person working at a...

The PC-242 is the "Final Accounting" (short form) for Decedent's estates. So long as there are no outstanding issues/transactions, as you've...

So sorry for your loss. It's a cruel reality that legal & administrative items have to be attended to during times of heavy grief. I applaud you...

First, I'm sorry for your loss. Second, I'd like to compliment your proactive willingness to educate yourself on what comes next. This is a...

In NY intestacy matters, living parents get complete priority over siblings. However, it's possible that your mom (through her Conservator) can...

Sorry for your loss. Quite frankly, your lender probably doesn't care to remove him from your mortgage because if both your names are on it, both...

I agree with Attorney Miller. I'll add that there are other benefits to consulting with (and potentially retaining) an attorney for a situation...

Beneficiary rights?

Unfortunately, as owner of the life insurance policy, it was his prerogative to name his niece & nephew (or anyone else in the world) as...

In my time representing fiduciaries for decedent's estates, I've never used nor seen the SHARE/VALUE designations like you're describing. That...

Can my parents quit claim their home to my brothers and sisters

Great question, and a common one that I field. I’ll start by saying it’s very important that your parents consult with an Estate Planning attorney...