First, you threw in the fact there may be a later will. Where are you in this process? Did you petition the court to compel production of a will?...

The answer is yes and no. However, I would suggest that you consider opening a non-domicilary administration so that the surving spouse can...

Does my husband of 2 years have any rights to my account if I listed my children as beneficiary ?

Every spouse has a right to an elective share. The estate would bring in :testamentary substitutes" ro calculate the value. There is the...

Are they currently accepting chapter 7 filings in Kings County NY as of 8-7-20? Thank you!

Bankruptcy is a Federal court matter. The court is fully open for filings. Filings were always electronic and continue to be so.

Can you deed land to someone without the legal wife being aware of this transfer taken place? My mom had no knowledge.

Your mother is entitled to a right of election or her elevtive share. A spouse cannot be left out of her husband's estate based on his assets. ...

Deceased parent credit card debt

This amswer depends on the value of the estate and the other debts. Preferred creditor? How is the estate being handled. I suggest that you...

Are you sure that the preliminary letters expire? However, if for some reason they do, anyone who appered (either through a Notice of Appearance...

Is a will entered into probate if it's still being contested or is it only entered when the will contest is finished?

As my colleagues have stated, entered is not a relevant term. The relevenat words are whether the executor "qualified" as such and whether a...

The Deceased next of kin take by representation. Thus, if your father is next of kin and he has predeased the decedent, his share passes by...

How long should I wait to receive a copy of the will and waiver form? What are some of my rights as distributee?

As to timing, due to Covid, the cost is moving more slowly. However, you could recieve a waiver and consent at any time. You may want to consider...