It depends on how the Will is drafted.

Yes, hiring a probate attorney to assist you in your role as executor is a bonafide estate expense that is payable by the estate. An experienced...

It’s important to have an attorney review your separation agreement before you sign it.

What did your dad have in the US that needs to be probated?

You will need to start a small estate administration. Feel free to ask me more questions.

You must administer both estates in NY because your parents were both domiciled there when they passed. As neither estate was probated or...

Did you father leave behind a Will or a surviving spouse? If not then his biological or adopted children will inherit equally. Good luck.

Good question. You should always have at least basic estate planning in place to provide comfort to those whom you leave behind and to provide...

If you try to disinherit your spouse in New York, your spouse has the right of election to the greater of 50k or 1/3 of your estate, whichever is...

You need to file a voluntary administration proceeding at the Queens County Surrogate's Court. Feel free to reach out to me directly if you have...