Laws in each state require that a will be filed for probate. Many states (including New York, where I practice) even make failing to probate a...

Can I appoint co-executors of my Last Will and Testament? If not, is there an alternative way to accomplish the same thing?

There is no prohibition against appointing co-executors. It's not, however, always a great idea, because co-executors typically must act in...

How can we get our inheritance if we weren't named beneficiary?

That's a tough situation. And not a terribly uncommon situation. "Sis" (whether she's your mom's sister or your sister is not clear) communicated...

How can I get access to unclaimed property held under my brothers name

If the safe deposit box is in your father's name, you'd have to start a probate or administration proceeding, or, if available under state law. ...

Will her debts be ours?

I'm a NY attorney and can't advise you as to your state's laws, but I can tell you that if the estate has any assets that don't pass directly to...

How can i find out if is true or not

Try calling whomever sent your mother the letter. If you are told that you must actually travel to Puerto Rico to "claim" the money, then it's a...

Is there anyway to force a will to probate if the executrix is placing restrictions on me before she will release any funds??

You are not trying to "force a will to probate" if there's already an executor who has marshaled the estate's assets. Rather, you want to take...

Can I get a TIN# for an estate that is 16 yrs. old?

You can get an Employer Identification Number for an estate IF that estate has either been granted probate or has been the subject of an...

Can I request the second bequest once I have probated the second will?

The wills of your grandparents may each have a provision as to simultaneous death. After determining the sequence in which the estates must be...

What are my options in someone be removed as executor of the will? Just my bother and myself are named in the will.

It is rare for a court to seek to remove an executor of its own volition. It is extremely likely that the court will remove your brother as...