If your brother named his ex-girlfriend as the designated beneficiary of the account, then that ends the inquiry. The "common-law wife"...

My mother has Alzheimer’s her name is on the deed to the land can my sister sell the property?

If your mother owns the property solely in her name, then when she passes away, the property will pass in accordance with New York's intestacy...

There's a fairly common notion that paying a mortgage or property taxes or whatever will somehow confer ownership. It does not. If the property...

What can i do my sister wont share admininstration?

As Mr. Jones advises, each of you has an equal right to serve as administrator. Usually it's best to get to the courthouse first. But even if...

First, we have to identify which precise rights he waived in the document he signed? Was it a traditional "Waiver and Consent" document? Was it...

HI. I'm trying to settle my father's estate. He forgot to put my mother down as a beneficiary. Now his account is locked.

If your father had a will, then a probate administration is needed. If your father did not have a will, then an administration proceeding is...

First, a power of attorney is not an issue here. That's true for two reasons: A power of attorney expires at the time that the principal passes...

Since your mother was survived by four children, and assuming that she was not married at the time she passed away, her intestate estate passes...

Can attorney examine case file to see if proper procedure was followed also find why we received no response to questions asked

Your issue is rather pressing because of the imminent court hearing. Thus, your question as to whether an attorney can review the court file is...

How is real property titled after a probate petition is filed and letters testamentary issued?

There's actually no need to retitle a deed before sale. The title company will seek to certify title in the rightful owners. It is important, ...