How to find property of the person who died intestate?

Ms. James advises you correctly. Beyond that, one of the nice things about real property and about bank accounts (in addition to their monetary...

How long does it take to finalize a Surrogate case concerning an Estate after a family member dies and Executor was assigned?

Mr. Siepmann has offered you good advice. I strongly suspect that the answer to your question is within the question itself -- you say that the...

Are estate companies responsible for the security of a house that is part of the estate?

First, it strikes me that although your question arises in the milieu of an estate proceeding, it really has very little to do with probate. ...

Is it possible for an unscrupulous executor of a deceased relative's estate to not notify a beneficiary on purpose?

Ms. James and Mr. Benton have advised you well. I just want to make one quick additional point: One of the oldest stories is of a person who...

Do we need a lawyer for an estate that had no will or division of assets?

You say that your father-in-law had "a mortgage as well as a few bank accounts" and you tell us how the mortgage is being paid; but you don't...

Because the house is in my moms name can she take it away even tho it was given to me verbally & I've lived her almost 5 yrs now

You say your mom "gave" you the house. The way in which real property is conveyed is in writing. Was a deed signed by your mom? Was an agreement...

What is needed to get money released from bank so beneficiaries can receive money as stated in will?

You've asked this question twice. Two attorneys responded to your other posting. Please take a look.

I am being investigated for my deceased friends will for use of her funds by her siblings. what can happen could happen to me?

Mr. Miller advises you correctly. Beyond that, there's something I don't quite understand: You say that your friend did not want her siblings to...

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Can I use my mom's will, d. 2006, as valid will instead of my dad's will, d. 2013, since his was invalidated by cutting ribbon?

I am a NY attorney and cannot advise you as to your state's laws. I know, however, that in some jurisdictions (i.e., New York) when a staple in an...

I am a NY attorney and cannot advise you as to your state's laws. But I can provide certain general information that you may find helpful. The...