How do I get the durable power of attorney pages 5 & 6?

First, make sure the top states "Power of Attorney, New York Statutory Short Form." You can download this statutory form from the New York State...

So, can I tell the estate attorney to back off & I will handle it without their help, this portfolio has NOTHING to do with them

First: Breath! I got stressed just reading your frustration: You ask many questions. Here are some answers (and some suggestions): - The check...

I would want to ask whether the life estate is being left to another person or not. If the decedent had a life estate that is now terminated...

Can the lawyer handling my mom's estate hold the funds until we all agree to the accounting?

The term "ransom" may be the feeling you have, though for legal purposes (1) you do have recourse in the form of requesting Court intervention, and...