Should i get an attorney to open my mothers estate? She died without a will but owned home with estranged father.

I am sorry for your loss. As Ms. Kiperman pointed out, there is a possibility you might not receive anything from your mother's estate. ...

How long to start an estate and probate process

I am sorry for the loss of your father. The grieving process is never easy. Although there is no requirement to submit a will for probate by a...

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I need a estate planning/trusts and estates attorney.

I commend your decision to create an estate plan. You need to explore the attorneys' profiles who show up on a search from Avvo and then contact a...

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What is the cheapest easy way to do a simple will

Dear Sir, Congratulations on not only recognizing the need for an estate plan but also taking a step toward getting one. However, please don't be...

Lawyer won't turn will over to POA

It sounds like, in your comment to Mr. Zelinger's answer, that you just learned of the attorney's willingness to give you the original will & now...

New York State Petition for Guardianship.

I'm not sure why your question appeared in the Probate practice area, but it clearly belongs under Guardianship. I've made the switch. As an...

In regards to Estate laws in NY, what possible remedies would I have if an individual is not following a court order?

I'm sorry for the situation you're in. Assuming you have the documents proving your rights to the rent, you certainly have grounds to pursue a...

No will but the social security letter named me beneficiary

It would be hard for your brother to "take everything" as administrator. He is required to distribute per laws of intestacy. You can request an...

Boilerplate in Will

I concur with Mr. Fiorelo's reply but a question remains. Why do you think it's "boilerplate"? Generally there are two ways a testator can specify...

If someone dies intestate, how long does it take to gain access to their bank accounts

Just to add a few points to my colleagues' answer: Without knowing more about who is asking this question, if you are a spouse of the decedent, it...