Each proceeding in the Surrogates Court is different. So, as long as you didn’t sign a waiver to the accounting, but just the probate, you should...

Do I Have to include a Stepbrother anywhere on the probate forms?

The answer to your question of whether he is entitled to notice lies in the whether your father assumed paternity formally through a court...

My aunt died and left her savings account to my cousin

In order to properly answer your question, there are several factors which would need to be discussed. First, how is it past to your cousin? By...

There are facts that would govern my answer. For example, is your mom on medicaid? Are you the Article 81 guardian for either of your parents? ...

Is there a lawyer here who can help me?

Harming yourself is never the answer. Did you call the bar association or legal aid? They might be able to help you out. Guardianship is rough...

The judgment is colas of record 20 years and collectable for 20 years. However, judgments attach to real property for 10 years. So, if the...

Do I have inheritance rights?

Children do not have an automatic right of inheritance. However, you do have standing to challenge the Will, as do your siblings. Depending on...

How active or inactive are counsel likely to be if another beneficiary's counsel is leading litigation?

First, I would suggest by asking your own lawyer. However, for general informational purposes, co-petitioners are two (or more) people that sign...

In New York, this would require that a new deed be filed. The language sounds awkward. Without seeing the trust document it is impossible to say....

Can you dispute an irrevocable living trust of someone who has since passed away and the trust is now being distributed?

Yes, you can dispute the accounting in a court proceeding. It would be good practice not to make any distributions since they might not be the...