Any specific answer would require reading the trust. Please consider obtaining a copy of the trust and then consult with a trust and estate...

To add to the previous answer, you should consult with an attorney experienced in estate litigation. There are many possible actions you might pursue.

Can i challenge a will?

I’m sorry for the loss of your mother. Your sister is presumably not only the trustee of your mother’s trust but also is named as executor of the...

What is probate

Probate is the process of submitting the will and other documents to the Surrogate’s Court with the end result being the issuance of Letters...

How long do you have to challenge a POA document?

A POA becomes void once the person dies. What do you want to challenge?

How can I get power of mother who in a coma?

I am sorry that your mother is in a coma. Unfortunately, in order to create a power of attorney, the principal (e.g., your mother) must be able to...

Can an estate go thru probate before filing the final year end tax form ?

What kind of taxes are you talking about? It will be necessary to file a personal income tax return for the decedent for the year she died. If it...

Can a signed release be CONSIDERED invalid in probate surrogate court if the beneficiaries were threatened to sign?

It is hard to give a good answer because there are a number of variables not addressed in your question. For instance, what kind of release was...

Does estranged children have right to shares after my father passed without a will?

I'd like to- expand on the perfectly adequate answer provided by Mr. Haber. The state distribution formula in a situation like yours where the...

What letter designation do I use on an Inventory of Assets for Surrogates Ct if the decedent has none of that particular asset?

All Surrogate's Courts do things a little differently. What one court may prefer is often different than what another court prefers. My best advice...