First, you must determine whether she had a Will. If so, you should hire an attorney to see to it that a probate proceeding is commenced. ...

Unless your stepmother legally adopted you (which would be extremely unusual, given that you were an adult at the time of your father's marriage),...

While there is no hard and fast rule as to how a distribution is to be made, it is typical for a distribution to be made by mail (after a Receipt...

This is not an uncommon situation. There is a proceeding available in probate court designed to compel a person who may possess the Will of a...

In the many years after your father passed away, your brother may have updated his Will or beneficiary designation. You should first check to...

Boyfriend/girlfriend is not a legal relationship and thus no legal entitlement automatically exists. Good luck to you.

Your posting is unclear. I don't know what is is you say your uncles did when you say they "added themselves to the equation." You say also...

The only way in which your brother could lawfully sell interests in a corporation was if your brother was, or upon your father's death became. a...

If your stepmother legitimately inherited everything in your father's estate, then you have no claim on any of your stepmother's estate. It is...

The co-op, just like any other asset, is a part of his estate. In order for that asset to be distributed to you, the Will must be probated. The...