Can the executor of my mother's estate disregard what the will says and distribute the funds another way?

The issue is not whether it's hearsay. The issue, instead, is whether oral statements can constitute a will (or a codicil, which is an amendment...

Would a property liability claim be handled by estate home insurance in this case?

Real property in an intestate estate passes by operation of law, so that you are the owner of the property upon the death of the decedent, even if...

Can executor of will include personal property of the deceased in sale of condo?

Personal property is divided as the will specifies, or, as in your case where the will does not specify, in such a way that the executor deems...

How to reduce liability when inheriting a NY home if heir lives in another state?

First, speak with your insurance company. Second, be aware that between contract and closing, risk of loss is governed by the terms of the...

Can I omit answering question 6 of the affidavit of settlement of estate form if my mother died leaving a will?

It's not clear whether you are referring to a probate petition. Paragraph "6" in a probate petition asks for, among other things, the names of...

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How would probate estate attorneys get decedent's bank accounts etc. transferred, don't they need Administrator's signatures?

Assets that were in the name of a person who passed away may or may not become part of their probate estate. If the assets were held solely in the...

Can my brother and I contest my father’s will if in his will our father has stated clearly we are not to share in the estate?

In order for the court to exercise jurisdiction over the estate, there must be proper notification to any person who would receive a portion of the...

How do I find out if my mother, myself and two sibblings are included in my grandmothers will who passed away a month ago.

A will is filed as part of a probate proceeding in the county in which the decedent resided at the time of her death. Your posting seems to...

How long does it take for a erie county judge to sign a court order?

I know you're not going to like this answer. The person who is in the very best position to answer this question is your attorney. Ask him or...

Do we have to sell Mother in laws house to pay medical bills?

If your mother-in-law had a will, then that will control as to who gets what. Your husband would be a likely beneficiary under that will, but...