Once the codicil is filed with the court (along with the will) and a probate proceeding is commenced, it is a matter of record and can be viewed at...

My sister sold my mother's coop without permission. What do I do now?

The starting point is to review the will. You say yay you are a beneficiary of half the estate. That, in and of itself, does not require your...

The first thing you should know is that creditors have seven months to step forward to make claims against the estate. Thus, while partial...

How do I file for letters of administration for my mother's estate ?

The real question is which assets, if any, were solely in your mother's name. Make an appointment with an attorney here in NY and be sure to bring...

Can the responsibilities of an executor be transferred upon the exisiting executor 's death.

An interested person can become the fiduciary of the estate if the executor and the alternate executor are no longer available to serve. But...

What do I do, if I've been strongly warned that someone is fraudulently collecting rents on my deceased Uncle's property in NYC?

I'm not clear from your posting as to whether the will was ever probated. It also sounds as though there has not been any intensive investigation...

How do I open an estate?

In order to claim an abandoned asset, there must be a personal representative appointed for the estate as the first step. It's unclear whether...

Under section 4-1-1(a)(4),(5) of New York's Estates, Powers & Trusts Law, whether you would inherit any part of your brother's estate would depend...

Do I need a lawyer and what type?

The will must be probated in order to properly attend to the estate and to assure that the contract off sale remains viable. It would be advisable...

Mr. Zelinger gives you excellent advice. One thing that many people fail to realize is that "not fair" is not a ground to contest a will. Anyone...