Without a guardianship, and without an already-existing power of attorney, it is almost certain that your mother will need someone to make...

You've only told us part of the story. To your credit, the part of the story you told was told very well. Now we need the rest of the facts. ...

Not every marriage, of course, is made in heaven. For those that are, there is probably little need for a right of election, which is specifically...

Although you are not personally responsible for your son's hospital bills (unless you previously agreed to pay or guarantee such payments), his...

In the absence of a will, there is a formula used in New York to determine which family members are entitled to share in the estate. I would have...

Any assets in your husband's sole name would be distributed in accordance with a statutory formula. How much you would receive would depend on...

Assuming your reportage is correct that the property was owned by your landlord individually, and if he died without a will, then New York State...

The appointment doesn't expire. But the certificate of appointment does expire. After six months. So you'll have to procure new certificates...

If your brother has already been appointed executor by the court, then you were to be provided with a copy of the will. That is one of several...

If two persons hold property jointly with right of survivorship, then when one of the persons passes away, full ownership vests in the survivor. ...