Can I ask the court to probate a copy of a will if I am not the executor but the executor won't submit the original to court?

There are situations in which a court will probate a copy of a will. The situation you outline, however, is not one of those rare instances. ...

In a situation in which a parcel of real property is owned solely by a person who has passed away and leaves no will, the property passes by...

If your sister has the original will and refuses to probate the will, turn it over to you, or file it with the court, there is a court proceeding...

Assuming that the deed is held as tenants- in-common (as is almost certainly the case), then each of the three owners is free to dispose of his or...

We need a probate attorney? The person that passed away lived in Keene, ny.

Probate is done in the county in which the decedent resided at the time that he or she passed away. The residence of the executor, or of the...

To meaningfully answer your question, information is needed about the assets of the estates; how each parcel of real estate was titled; the exact...

Seeking advice on handling the estate of my deceased sister. She resided in New York City.

Your first step is to determine if there is a will. That may entail a search of her home or of a safe deposit box. There are court proceedings...

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If the testator (the person whose will it is) has died, there is a proceeding that can be brought to compel the person who has possession of the...

How do i get an estate lawyer?

You can find a lawyer right here on Avvo. Even before reaching out to a lawyer, it's a good idea to start gathering important documents and...

First, nobody can give you meaningful advice concerning the construction of a will without actually seeing that will. As just one illustrative...