What happens if you die while in the process of making up a new will that's been drafted (not signed)

My colleagues all advise you well. The answer to your question may be counterintuitive, because I can understand why you would think that the...

I'm probating a will and issuing a Citation. Is counsel necessary at this particular event?

You say that there "may" be a challenge. If someone has filed a prior will subsequent to your filing a later will, the chances of a challenge are...

Is there a way to make my wife an equal party in unsettled estate?

Your wife doesn't need "the same rights" to your share as you have. Rather, you just need to let your sister and/or her attorney know that as a...

Sister passed away; no will; left a co-op w/ equity; Mgmt says I am responsible for maintenance fees until probate is complete.

Mr. Rothstein and Mr. Pippen give you good advice. I just want to add a couple of quick points. First, your posting suggests that there is equity...

How can I do probate paperwork on my own. I cannot afford a lawyer.

It's impossible to advise you as to the "easiest way" to do several different probate proceedings. And it's all the more impossible without having...

Is this grounds for removal of an executrix?

It's not easy to get the Surrogate's Court to remove an executor, and you really need pretty strong proof of wrongdoing or neglect. Your posting...

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If my father dies are the kids he had outside of the marriage entitled to any of his assets?

My colleagues advise you well. I just want to add a couple of quick points. When a person dies with a will, he or she is free to include or...

My cousin and I are beneficiaries to a will. My cousin has hired counsel. Should I hire separate attorney?

Ms. Santaella and Mr. Zelinger have given you good advice. Far be it from me to try to dissuade someone from hiring an attorney. . . but you...

I'll give you an answer you asked for, and an answer you didn't ask for. First, the answer to the question you asked: You (or an attorney) can...

I filed paperwork with the probate court to become executer/adm. My mother left no will. My siblings wanted me removed. So i

It sounds to me as though there is a whole lot more going on here than your very short posting suggests. Let me see if I have this straight: You...