To replace an attorney with an attorney (or yourself), your current lawyer needs to sign a form called "Consent to Change attorney". If your...

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Reimbursement of funeral expenses

The timing depends upon many factors, very much including the county where you filed the claim. Also, it depends upon what stage the estate is in....

As an executor of a will from before my Dad's second marriage his widow claims it is void and she gets all, no probate, go away.

You have no "legal responsibility" to do anything. Whether or not you want to seek out anothr will is up to you. First, do you have a copy of the...

Estate litigation.......Son and daughter are co-executors of mother's estate. Will states all property is to be divided equal.

This is an unfortunate situation, but all too common. Personal property is very difficult to trace down unless it is insured or there is some sort...

In NY, there is a common law doctrine called the "doctrine of necessaries". This common law doctrine sets forth the situations under which a...

How do you execute a POA if you're Abroad for a transaction in NY?

I would suggest that you have your lawyer contact the buyer's title insurance company and have them make the decision since they will need to sign...

How can I can read someones will if they're still alive. I"ve asked for permission from the Trustee of the will but she said no.

I am a NY lawyer. I would suggest raising the issue in your proceeding in Suffolk Supreme. Unfortunatley, making a deal which depends upon a will...

My mom passed away on May 12, 2011, she did not have a will or any property to probate. However she has received a check $239.

I am a NY lawyer. Your answer depends upon where your mom was domiciled. I presume NY since you posted on the NY board, but I noticed you were in...

My mom passed away and my dad remarried.

I am a NY lawyer. The answer to your question depends on where your father was domiciled at the time of his death. It also is very relevant how...

My Dad is very ill and wanted to distribute his savings to us, his children. He wrote out checks with specific amounts for each.

I am a NY lawyer. From your question it does not seem that your father is dead, just infirm. If this is the case, it would be significant to know...