I am sorry for your loss. If your father named you and your siblings as the beneficiaries, then you would simply send in a certified copy of the...

As noted by counsel, the terms of the contract control what happens when one of the parties passes away. To go further, since one party died...

What legal rights and or obligations do I have as Next of Kin under New York State Law? Immediately post death.

I am sorry for your loss. Any money which you find in the house belongs to the estate. Since there is not an executor appointed, as of yet, the...

What form do I need to file to ensure that oldest daughter gets custody of youngest daughter when wife and I die?

Attorney Sleeth is correct. You and your wife should each execute a will naming your oldest daughter as the guardian of your youngest daughter in...

Is it a self proving will?

If the will was executed under the supervision of the family lawyer, there's a very good chance it was executed properly. With that said, please...

. i want to buy a life insurance policy on my granddaughters mother, put it in to granddaughtersILIT, can she be owner/beny,

...these are all great questions. Since you are a resident of Florida, I would suggest that you meet with an experienced Florida estate planning...

Does one probate, and how does one pay debts, for deceased spouse when all assets are held jointly?

If all assets are held as "joint tenants with right of survivorship" and/or have a beneficiary designation, then probate may not be necessary. ...

When children have life use of real estate and one parent dies, are they allowed to move a boyfriend or husband in with them?

Your mother needs to speak with an experienced estate planning attorney. Specifically, rather than life use, your mother should be considering the...

Am I entitled to any of my deceased fathers estate?

I'm sorry for your circumstances. If your father and his new wife purchased the property as "joint tenants with right of survivorship", then the...

Illinois resident was met and greeted at place of employment in state of Il.by reps of executors of a NY probate estate

Retain a New York estate administration attorney immediately. If this happened very recently, then the attorney can advise the court of the...