How long does the law give you to distribute the assets to the beneficiaries of the estate.?

I am a NY attorney and thus may not be familiar with terminology used in your state. Gross value of estate is the value before deductions;...

Who is responsible for the debt of an estate when there is no power of attorney or will?

If there was no will, assets that go into the estate will be distributed in accordance with the laws of intestacy. Debts must be satisfied before...

If there is an alternate executor named in the will (as you suggested there is) in the event you are unable or unwilling to so serve, then that...

Maybe someone can clarify about avvo?

I'm glad that you've had good experiences with this site. The way I see AVVO, it allows people to learn about legal issues so that they can take...

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What to do when falsely accused of harassment

I can't imagine what you would "file" with "legal enforcement." If by "legal enforcement," you mean the police, then I really can't figure out...

My Brother that I have not seen in years died, I do not have the money to bury him, whom is responsabile, for the buriel?

You are not legally responsible for the costs of his burial. Good luck to you.

I'm sorry that your dog has been through all of that. Unfortunately, our law has not yet developed to the point of truly regarding animals as...

What happens to an estate if father died in 10/08 and stepmother died 4/11, father had will what are the rights to all children?

I'm afraid that my response, posted here but a moment ago, was incorrect in that I did not see the part that said "else she will receive his...

What happens to an estate if father died in 10/08 and stepmother died 4/11, father had will what are the rights to all children?

First of all, the 30-day provision is irrelevant, given that your father predeceased his wife by two and a half years. Your father's estate should...

I am an hourly employee. My employer, using a company car, drive to another city 200 miles away for a meeting and back again.

I am a NY attorney and am not familiar with your state's laws. But I would say that if you were an hourly employee, you should be paid for the...