Small Estate or Probate?

You've asked a question that involves consideration of a variety of factors, including, notably, whether and to what extent Medicaid may have a...

My colleagues all give you good advice. Two executors is rarely a good idea. And two executors who each have his or her own attorney is an even...

How long does executor of an estate in NY have to follow the will? What rights do I have since my sister has 15% more than I ?

My colleagues all give you good advice. Now, let's take a step back and look at all of this. Your mom passed away about exactly a year ago. ...

HOW DO I KNOW IF I WAS IN SOMEONES WILL?

Mr. Scali and Mr. Gold give you good advice. I just wanted to make one additional point. If he indicated that he would leave you something, bear...

My mom passed away and I learned that she did not have a beneficiary listed on her account. I'm in NYC.

Mr. Gold and Mr. Zelinger give you good advice. If you are referring to a bank account (or an account at any financial institution, and if your...

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The assets of the estate do not disappear with the passage of time. But it is decidedly unwise to simply allow time to pass without taking steps...

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I possess a two-sided will from my grandfather. Will the courts accept this?

If you mean that the will was printed on both sides of each page, that by itself will not invalidate the will. That, however, is not the whole...

Probate Question:Can Estate records be sealed in New York?

I don't know of anything inherent in estate files that would make such files exempt from sealing. But, you have to understand that very very few...

I am the heir to my Dad's property. Some of the family members don't believe that I am his child. Will my birth certificate

Mr. Criscione and Mr. Leroi give you good advice. As you were advised, your blood relationship to your father will not matter if you were named in...

My father just passed away without a will in the State of NY. We are hoping everything is left to Mom. Is that the case?

My colleagues give you good advice. I just want to add one point. As you were advised, it may not be possible to avoid a court proceeding to...