An agent under a power of attorney in New York must be 18 years of age or older.

What should I reasonably anticipate paying to retain a probate lawyer in the Queens, NY area to settle my late sister's estate?

Have trust and confidence in your attorney and his/her ability and integrity is infinitely more important than the amount of the fee.

My dad passed away n had a case going in court. now the court has the money and his so called gf companion feels shes entitled

In NY a girlfriend has no right to inherit. You need to start an administration proceeding in the county where your father lived. Through that...

My sister had a new york state retirement plan through her job and left me as the beneficiary.

If you are named on the beneficiary designation form, then your niece has an uphill battle. You should talk to the plan servicer to confirm.

Supplemental Needs Trust

Please be advised that the follow information is general. The specifics of your situation must be reviewed by an attorney before you can receive...

My daughter's grandmother passed away last Jan. in PA. There were three children. My daugther's dad died 7 years ago.

If your daughter's grandmother was a resident of PA, then you should consult with a PA attorney. In NY, a decedent who dies with no spouse, has...

My step mother is the executor of my father's estate.

Assuming your father left a will, the executor is bound by the terms of the will including apportionment of administration expenses. If there is...

How should my new husband and I write our will?

Depending on your specific goals you could both draft wills leaving your entire estates to each other. You could also place funds in trust for any...

My mother's will leaves her home to me. It's currently being processed in NY Surrogate Ct. Will name change on deed be reqd?

Once the will is admitted to probate, an executor will be appointed (I'm assuming that's you). The executor can then sell the property on behalf...

I AM THE ADMINSTRATOR OF MY DEAD GIRLFRIENDS ESTATE, HER LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY DELAYING IN MAKE PAYMENT BECAUSE HER FAMILY.....

The insurance company can take a reasonable amount of time to determine who is entitled to the insurance proceeds. An unreasonable delay could be...