In order to determine rights of parties, you have to read the trust. The beneficiary can object to certain acts of the trustees in certain...

The inventory of assets is just a form that describes to the surrogates court what you have marshaled and what is truly part of the estate. You...

I have current poa the past poa is uncooperative about handing over nesessary documants relating to a current lump sum life poli

Just contact the life insurance company, show your Poa and authority to act and get the documents directly from the company. There is no need to...

Surviving spouse dies without a will in New York State who inherits?

You have to evaluate this on two fronts. First, what happens now that dad died. Second what happens after mom does. If dad died without a will in...

are you an only child? is there a surviving spouse? what were your parent's assets at the time of death? there are many unanswered questions...

Is there a way to add name to my mom's coop without power of attorney?

Why are you trying to add your name now? Is it to avoid probate? You should review the power of attorney with an attorney as there may be other...

Life Insurance / Power of Attorney irresponsible Uncle

You may be able to use the power is attorney to change the beneficiary on the life insurance policy. It depends on what powers you were given in...

In NY how long does the executor of a will have to file the will in court and how long are they allowed to hold disbursement?

You need to have an attorney review the will. When were actual letters testamentary issued? What is the reason for delay?

I have knowledge that my sister is the beneficiary on a number of our deceased dad's accounts. Do I to tell her about them?

Is there a reason that you don't want to tell her? If you don't mention it she may receive a letter from the financial institution where she is...

Can a will stipulate how i spend an inherited IRA or annuity?

Is there a will that is going to be probated? Does will say how funeral expenses to be paid Scpa article 18 provides for payment of claims....