The attorney hired by the executor is paid through estate assets. The beneficiaries pay for their own lawyer. A lawyer's typical fee arrangement...

Can I assign my interest in an administration proceeding ? I just don't want anything to do with it, the money will be minimal.

You cannot assign your interest to someone of your liking. In order to disclaim the gift, you would have to renounce. In NY, a beneficiary that...

Who gets the condo. Mother passed away. It's in her name. I was supporting her and paying the rent. Sister lived with her.

Depends on whether your mom had a will. If there is a will, then the condo passes to the beneficiaries specified. If there is no will, then it...

Consequences of an executor / beneficiary who doesn't submit a will to probate in an attempt to exploit a mistake in the will?

What does the will say? If the will states that you are entitled to a portion, then hire a lawyer and go after your share. If finances are an...

If each spouse owns mostly separate property, it may be ineffectual to make a joint living trust. But if spouses share ownership of much or all of...

My father owns a house and he has passed away this week, and he is still married am i liable for half the house.

Liable? Liable as in responsible for any outstanding mortgage, taxes, etc? No, you are not liable for the debts of the decedent unless you are a...

My friend's husband just past away. There is no will. The decease brother is trying to claim all his property from the widow.

If the decedent had no children, then she is entitled to his entire estate, including the percentage of the businesses. She needs to hire a lawyer...

Moved to NY in 2012. My assets (real estate & bank accounts) are in Mass. Want to create trusts. Do I need lawyer in NY or Mass?

You can hire a lawyer in either NY or MA to draft your estate plan. Upon your passing, your heirs will have the option of filing your will for...

Death in the family

You can ask her to see the will. If that proves unavailing, the will becomes public record when she files it with the Surrogate court for probate....

Executrix has not communicated with any of the beneficiaries in 2 years since death

Hire an attorney. That's the best answer anyone can give you in this situation.