NY probate procedure -- what if heirs can't agree on an Administrator?

While the Court can and will appoint an administrator if the heirs cannot agree it is normally much more expensive a proposition because: 1) There...

You question is much more complicated than the simple yes or no question asked. While there is nothing inherently illegal in a beneficiary...

It depends on the precise nature of the joint ownership. If the deed identifies the interest as a joint interest with a right of survivorship...

If a principle on a power of attorney revokes a POA document after money has been withdrawn is the agent liable for the money?

If the power of attorney was in effect at the time you withdrew the money you are accountable for it as you owe fiduciary duties to your husband as...

Is a spouse libel for a credit card in husband's name when that person (husband) dies?

Typically a spouse is not responsible for his/her spouses debts unless they have agreed to be so liable (in your situation that would mean the card...

How can I contest a will?

You could bring an action to compel the production of the Will but that will require you to prove that he had one prepared. You could also open an...

I am beneficiary tof house to parent's will. I have one sibling who will receive some estate money. Parent owes no debts.

You don't provide enough information for a proper answer to be given. In order to give an informed opinion one would need to know the total size...

Our mother had her will notarized but not signed by 2 witnesses- we did not discover until she died- what do we do now- NJ

While I largely agree with everything stated in the prior post I would encourage you to have a consultation with a local attorney to help you...

Paying taxes on monies received after the death of our mother

Its very likely that the balance of the pension received will also be subject to income taxes; otherwise nothing else looks to be taxable to the...

Credit card debt from during marriage

You say "since our divorce" which leads me to believe your divorce is final not pending. If that is the case this debt should have been addressed...