The attorney you hire should practice in the state in which your father resided at the time that he passed away. If he owned real property in a...

Sometimes nursing homes and other health care facilities will proceed pragmatically with regard to release of personal property. You say that...

How can I claim an unclaimed medical insurance refund on behalf of my deceased Father?

The medical insurance payment to be refunded almost certainly is an asset of the estate. Thus, if an executor has been appointed, that executor is...

My dad was a NYC police officer, he passed in 2015, am I entitled to a portion of his pension after his death - (my mom is gone?

A review of the pension plan and communications with the administrator of the plan are needed to properly respond to your question. Similarly, it...

I HAVE LIFE ESTATE CAN THE REMINDER MAN SELL HOUSE WITHOUT MY CONSENT ?

Here's why you should sit down with an attorney: You say your girlfriend "gave me life estate." I assume that the way she "gave" this to you was...

Who pays debts?

If you are accurately reporting as to what is set forth in the will, then the only probate asset is the house. If there is no residuary estate,...

Should I be concerned that my deceased father's landlady is calling our attorney about clearing out BEFORE our 30 days are up?

Take a deep breath. You have an attorney on your side. And you also have the law and common sense on your side. Tell the landlady and your...

The will and an exacutor

It may be that there still are tasks to perform as executor, but it is also very possible that the estate is closed and fully distributed. Your...

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What attorney fees are paid by estate ''off the top''?

This is the kind of problem that arises when there are co-administrators who don't get along. Yes, it's going to be more expensive, and yes the...

First, was there a will? If there was, and it named your half-brother as executor, then that will be honored. If your father passed away without...