How can i find out if daddy was competent to do his own will??is it possible

The best way to prove or disprove testamentary capacity is through medical records. Bear in mind, however, that to prove or disprove capacity, one...

How likely is a motion to dismiss likely to be granted in probate court?

First, none of us can answer your question because the only information we have is your characterization of your stepdaughter's case as being "very...

Can I locate a will of someone that died 1999..on line.

It's not clear from your posting whether the will was ever probated; if it was, then the court in which the probate proceeding was done will have...

What happens if I fail to show up to court date in surrogate court

If you are the executor and there is a pending accounting proceeding, failing to show up in court is about the worst thing you can do. Being a...

Time to change my name back

Mr. Wagner gives you good advice. Nothing in your posting makes clear how much time elapsed from the passing of your mother until now, so it's not...

What is the typical cost of prpbating an estate all there is is my Dads home and I am his sole survivor

A probate proceeding (where there is a will) or an administration proceeding (when there is no will) is not likely to be expensive in a situation...

Can I prevent my ex wife from moving to Canada from USA with my autistic adult daughter

You should confer with a local attorney who handles guardianship proceedings. This should, of course, be done as soon as possible, because after...

What documents do you suggest for the initial filing for Surrogate's/Probate Court in NY?

The fact that the court system posts certain forms online should not be viewed as encouragement that one represent oneself. In your situation,...

How long will it take to appoint me executor when my dad died with a will naming me as such and do I need a lawyer for this

First, no attorney is going to tell you to hire a paralegal to handle your probate filing. That's because such a recommendation may assist the...

To strictly answer your question, an affidavit that must be filed in an estate proceeding in which there is a sole distributee need not conform to...