Renunciation of will

The fact that YOU believe that the renunciation was a mistake really has very little to do with what your mom believes. It was she who executed...

Who inherits real estate property after parent dies with step children?

Your question is a simple one, complicated only by your wordy references to "this marriage that had three offspring. . ." and the like. Here's...

How do I find out if my mother had any investments at the time of her death.

Chances are that the investment company will not provide any information unless and until you have letters of administration. If your mother was...

Would my father inherit my mother's estate automatically?

Interesting question. A bit more information is required to advise you as to the pragmatic effects in this situation. First, did your mother...

What do I have to do to have a jointly ownned safety deposit box opened when it was sealed upon his death.

You're not going to get access to the box until after a proceeding has begun. If your husband didn't have any assets that were in his name alone,...

Do I need a lawyer after my remaining parent dies to distribute their assets?

Your father's assets can be distributed only after there has been a probate proceding (if there was a will) or an administration proceeding (if...

Does my mom need apply for the administration from the surrogate court, even she had power of attorney to closing the house?

A power of attorney can never survive the death of the principal. When the principal dies, the power of attorney terminates and cannot be used for...

There's a lot of confusion about powers of attorney. Let me set the record straight. Here is a complete list of the exceptions to the general...

It's unusual to ask a court to remove an executor who was appointed two days ago. It would be helpful to know what the will says. At any rate, you...

The bank didn't tell you the exact amount in the account, but if you read between the lines, the bank gave you important information. A small...