That is the correct result. It is an even split.

If you are a joint lessee of the box, the cheapest and easiest thing is for you to fly to NY and open the box. The legal fees to do anything else...

This is no problem. If there is a lawyer on the other side, start by asking them. If they refuse, or you cannot reach them, call the judge's...

You will need what is called a voluntary administration. It costs $1, and you can do it yourself. Call the Suffolk County Surrogates Court.

Depends on sale contract terms. However, estate must be formed and common law spouses cannot petition without will naming them.

You need to do an estate, and a contract to yourself, if you are getting a loan. The contract will be the price of the loan.

Bring a petition CTA with this story in it.

You all lack evidence, so her claim is likely to fail. However, you should have gotten a receipt and release and filed with the court. If you did...

You are going to have to do it like a regular sale. First, get preapproved for a mortgage if you are financing this. Then, do a regular contract...

You need to finish off the inheritance and put the deed in your name. Section 8 will require it.