Do I need an Article 81 Guardianship petition? How should I accomplish my goal?

Nursing homes have particular expertise in completing Medicaid applications. As for whether an Article 81 guardianship is needed, a review of...

Different states take different approaches to this issue. In NY, for example (where I practice), two executors will each get a full commission,...

IF BOTH TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY HAVE PASSED IS THE PROPERTY PASSED DOWN TO THE HEIRS WITH OUT A WILL

If the two owners were married to one another and held the property as tenants by the entirety, and assuming that the spouse who post-deceased left...

Contest a will

Mr. Frederick and Ms. Paquette both make good points. Very often, people assume -- wrongly -- that a will can be challenged on the basis that it...

My step mother passed away...she rented a apartment from her sister, her sister thinks she should keep all her personal property

Actually, neither of you is right . . . at least not yet. In order to be entitled to dispose of a decedent's property, you have to commence an...

What should i do when I'm dealing with a probate lawyer whom is non-responsive, and doesn't return my calls at all

Mr. Marker is right -- try to make an appointment with the attorney. Beyond that, I'm not clear on what you mean when you say that you are...

Wills,trust and estate

First, I am a NY attorney and cannot advise you as to your state's laws, but I can provide certain general information that may be helpful. ...

My mother lives in Tenn. Her husband died a few years ago w/o a will. Everything is in both their names & have kids. What's next

Mr. Robbins and Mr. Waitzman advise you correctly. I am a NY attorney and cannot advise you as to Tennessee law, but I can provide certain general...

Can an person withhold the reading of a will until the spouse pass of the deceased person pass?

Mr. Ashman gives you good advice. I am a NY attorney and can't advise you as to your state's laws, but I can provide certain general information...

Must I have a lawyer to probate a will in Westchester county, New York. My mother only has less than $200,000 in assets.

First, it sounds as though there's nothing to probate right now. If I'm correctly reading your posting, your mother is alive. Moving beyond...