Even if it is legal, it's certainly shady. Normally a retainer is paid upfront and then drawn down.

You need to commence an administration proceeding in the county where your husband passed. Good luck.

Who will the court appoint? Do you have Letters Testamentary? Have you paid the court fee? Once you are appointed to serve as Executor then I or...

Just execute a new Will that contains your wishes and revokes (cancels) the old one, have the original kept with your attorney, and tell no one...

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I’m sorry for your loss. Based on the facts you shared, you and your siblings each have an equal right to serve as administrator so long as none of...

You must obtain letters testamentary from the surrogate’s court. Feel free to reply back to me or to other Avvo attorneys for more help.

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Based on the facts presented and if the Will is valid then your partner has the right to see a copy of the Will and object to the probate of the...

I’m very sorry to hear about your sister in law and would be happy to answer any questions regarding the Will process. Feel free to reach out....

The fiduciary (executor or trustee) has the absolute right to the Will or Trust original despot what the attorney says. The executor would go to...