Yes, unfortunately, you have to do a full probate process. You have to put together a probate petition, and then either get Waivers and Consents...

How do I move forward to pull together my deceased brother's estate?

Why was the lawyer ineffective? Brooklyn courts take forever! But at this point - you can (I) go to court yourself to figure out what are the...

If: Probate, Petitioner is Pro se. A served Respondent is no-show at Accounting hearing. What are next petitioner requiremnts?

Need more information about this question. Why did the judge order a future appearance? Did you already get letters testamentary? Is there...

My aunt, a US citizen, has retired overseas. If a Filipino notary signs her Power of Attorney form, will it be valid in the US?

No, it will no be valid. She needs to go to a US consulate and notarize her signature there. Prior to doing that, though, she should contact each...

You need to open an estate for your husband. Otherwise you will not be able to cash the check. If he had a Will - then you need to do a...

What do I have to do to pass my mortgage and property over to my fiance, if I pass away?

1. You can name her as a beneficiary on the life insurance policy. 2. You can write a Will and name her as a legatee if the house. This way...

Can I use a probate lawyer in new york

While you are figuring it out, make sure that all the taxes and the mortgage is getting paid. If he had no children of his own - then the...

It states that I am entitled, but it also states I am disinherited. What would my legal rights be?

You can challenge the Will. There are a few reasons why a Will challenge can be successful: your father was not in his right mind when he wrote...

Do estate planning/probate attorneys in NYS have knowledge regarding setting up a special needs trust?

You should ask the attorney what they specialize in. If it’s a bit of everything (Employment, personal injury, special needs) - run, don’t walk....

Can I sell my house if my deceased husbands 3 children do not want to partition?. I own 3/4 the 3 children own 1/4

If you have already been appointed as an administrator, you have to petition the Brooklyn Surrogate's court for permission to sell the house. To do...