When getting medical records in NY of a deceased person.

Surrogate's Court Procedures Act defines "incompetent" as any person judicially declared incompetent to manage his affairs. are you trying to...

My ex's will stated that all accounts in a financial institution to be placed in a Supplemental Trust Fund for my son's...

its important to read the Will very carefully. typically there is a provision that debts be paid prior to the distribution of any accounts....

Should I sign a waiver and consent to probate a photocopy of my father's will?

In NY, a will is presumed to be revoked if it cannot be found. It is very difficult to overcome the presumption. did the attorney draftsman...

IF A MAN DIES DURING DIVORCE DO CHILDREN WHO ARE FROM ANOTHER MARRIAGE HAVE A CLAIM ON THE ESTATE IF THERE IS NO WILL

If there is no will the surviving spouse gets the first 50k. She then shares the rest with all of the children, regardless of whether they are the...

Claiming a property after death of family.

Any chance that your name was on the stock and lease on the coop? Anybody else's name on the stock and lease on the coop? If not then You will...

What is the process I have to go through to give guardianship of my child in case something we're to happen to me.

You can do several things 1. Appoint a guardian in your will 2. Do a standalone designation of guardian 3. Fill out a person in parental...

Nursing Home threatening send mom's account to collections and applying for guardianship?

Technically they can apply for guardianship in order to gain control of moms assets. The guardianship proceeding will be messy. You should...

Is there anyway to preserve assets after the fact?

Hi there, First, read the will - maybe there is a trust for the elderly sister under the will. Next - there are steps that the surviving sister...

Hi there, It is very important that you consult an elder law attorney as soon as possible to discuss this matter. That being said, when you...

Which state to file probate in?

Where were the bank accounts opened? You can likely just probate in New York because decedent died owning property in New York.