How to stop undue influence being exerted on a very wealthy, elderly female relative?

I agree with Attorney Brotmann. The best means of handling this situation is to retain an experienced New York attorney who can assist you in...

Is this is worth pursuing?

I agree with Attorney Pippen. You and your siblings should be entitled to one-half of the house, as the divorce converted the property from JTWROS...

In New York parlance, you have a mess on your hands. Technically, no one should have been living in the co-op because no administrator was...

Probate is open. caretaker has been stealing from deceased. shouldn't our probate attorney be doing something about it?

I agree with Attorney Griffin. Unfortunately, the "five-finger discount" can be a problem when someone is taking care of a decedent's house after...

Will my children have to pay for my funeral when I die?

I agree with Attorney Pippen. As an additional thought, ideally, you would find a pre-paid funeral plan that is affordable so that you will have...

How do I get the will or file it ?

I am sorry for your loss. Under California law, a person in possession of a Will must present it to court within 30 days of the decedent's death. ...

Can my uncle legally refuse to provide beneficiaries copy of will and sell house ? Do all wills have to be filed with court?

I am sorry for your loss. Under California law, the custodian of the will (the person who has the will at the time of the person’s death) MUST,...

How do I go about getting the money? Do I need a lawyer from NY?

I am sorry for your loss. If your father was domiciled in New York and the checking account was his only sizable asset you can use New York's...

Does she need a will or does she just need a beneficiary for these two accounts, could anyone fight this?

Provided that the checking account and her stocks/bonds are not jointly held with a third party and do not have a beneficiary designation (such as...

I agree with Attorney Williams. Two neighbors can serve as witnesses as long as they are not family members or have an interest in the documents. ...