My mom just passed away and she had a trustwhich iam executrix of what do i do first?

It's not clear whether there is a will or a trust or both. You say you are executor of a trust, but a trust would have a trustee, and a will would...

I'm not sure what "legal coach" would mean and what it would impart to the general public. I strongly suspect, however, that many would regard...

My brother was made executor of my dad's will, does he need to file for letter of testamentary?

The term "probate" is Latin for "to prove." Thus, the probate process is the method of proving the genuineness and validity of the will. A will...

Hello, My sister used her POA for my Dad multiple times after he passed.

If your sister used a power of attorney after the death of the principal (your dad) and, in addition, represented that your father was alive at...

What can we do ?

A guardianship under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law is the solution here. While some guardianship proceedings involve the appointment of a...

Can a executor refuse to give only one of three beneficiary their money & request them to sign a release of liability?

As Mr. Zelinger points out to you, without seeing the actual documents it is impossible to provide you with a meaningful answer. If the executor...

What legal action should I take in this matter?

Your approach should be to act as the successor fiduciary of your mother's estate. If there is nobody else named as successor executor who wants...

How can I get power of attorney for my mentally disabled, borderline schizophrenic brother?

It sounds like your brother lacks capacity to execute a power of attorney. If that is so, then your only option is a guardianship. That is a...

I am 15 yearsold and my mom is trying to get me removed from home

I've changed your posting to family law, where you're more likely to get good advice. I don't have expertise in family law, but until an...

I agree with the responses of my colleagues, but I want to add one point: It sounds as though you are not referring to your own will, but,...