Mr. Schwartz gives you good advice. Wrongful death proceeds usually are provided to persons who were financially dependent upon the decedent. A...

How does the death of my father, who died,in 2011), who had a living will for my stepmother affect me?

There are two possible documents that are important here: The deed and the will. If the deed has both your father's and your stepmother's name...

Where can I find my parent's wills after I can't find the last lawyer I knew that had them?

I did a quick search and determined that there are (or were) three attorneys named Paul Reid in New York. There is Paul D. Reid, in Lockport, New...

Who Pays The Closing Costs In An Estate Sale?

Those closing costs that are the responsibility of the seller will usually be deducted from the proceeds. Seller pays transfer taxes, among other...

How can I remove my sister as Executor of my Uncle's estate & appoint myself (as I was named as a Successor) as Executor/Admin?

A notarized letter will not get you the results you are looking for. But before offering you advice as to how to remove an executor and substitute...

Ms. Powis gives you good advice. If your posting includes all of the pertinent facts, then the affidavit need not be more than two sentences. If...

I am the administrator of my brother's estate . He had $34,000 cash. I've put the money in an estate account. What do I do next?

Becoming administrator is just one step in the process. You still have an array of court rules and state law requirements that you have to comply...

What do I need to do as executor of my fathers account to open an account with local utilities like national grid?

If you've been appointed executor already, you can present the utility company with copies of letters testamentary. Similarly, if there was no...

It is the mediator who sets the ground rules as to procedural issues that have not been agreed to by the parties. You should bring the issue to...

Who is considered a beneficiary?

You've asked this same question previously. If the deed was held jointly with right of survivorship (or as a tenancy by the entirety, which is...