Home transferring questions

Take a look at the deed. If the house was in the name of both of your parents and was jointly held with right of survivorship, then the entire...

Brother died in nyc. I am the only living sibling. My deceased sister died 65 years ago . Is her daughter also entitled ?

Was there a will? Or is this an administration proceeding? If the latter, your niece may be the only person entitled to estate assets. More...

Do you have a list of probate lawyers in New York City (within the 5 boroughs) who accept payment plans?

There is no comprehensive list of attorneys who will accept payment plans. Having said that, however, many of us will work with a client in...

As you've figured out, you have a complicated situation. And, unfortunately, it's likely going to get a whole lot more complicated unless you and...

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How can administrator rights to an estate be transferred to an adult heir.

An administrator may resign, and when there is a vacancy, the court may grant what is known as "letters of administration de bonis non" upon...

My mom had a will stating that I get the house when she dies. My father is now selling the house. What are my rights.

The most important question here is how the deed was held. It may have been that the house was held by both of your parents jointly with right of...

How can i remove a former friend of my mothers off of her deed?

First, I am assuming (since you posted this under "Probate") that your mother passed away. The deed will provide information as to whether the...

Unless you are being examined, which does NOT sound like it's the case, your presence is not required. The purpose of the section 1404 proceedings...

To evaluate the chances of success of a will contest, a lot of information is needed. Your posting tells us only two facts: That your uncle was...

Probate Question

That's not how it works. When a person passes away, his or her close relatives (called "distributees") will be asked to sign a document consenting...