This all depends on how the stocks were held and whether they were escheated to New York State. For example, if the stocks were divided...

Do I have any legal course of action in this case?

Your posts presents many questions. First, if the will was never probated, what authority is being used to collect and to distribute assets to...

Funeral home say we can't see dad because he died of covid 19 so, I want a picture but they say its against the law to take one?

No, it is not against the law to have a photo taken for personal purposes, as opposed to purposes of being the informant on the death certificate....

In NY, neither age nor location are relevant factors in determining who has rights. Your question has posed two issues: (1) who has the right to...

My grandmother pass away in my aunt is not letting me no if im on tha well....in my grandmother told me years ago i was...

Currently the Surrogate’s Court is not issuing court dates and is closed to non-essential filings. Thus, even if your aunt went to file, unless...

I agree with asking your attorney. Are you questioning the process of forming an estate to have him begin his work and who makes the decision. If...

Since Your question uses the term “living trust”, I presume the trust is revocable and my answer will be based on that. 1. Yes. The owner of the...

Owner of apartment passed away. My mom was her roommate now what?

I am sorry to hear of this loss. Your mother will have to deal with the estate of her late roommate, whether there is a will or not. If no one...

Before you can sell the car, you will have to transfer the title to yourself at the DMV. Depending on other assets or if the car has a loan, you...

Can an ex-spouse benefit under a will depending on the language?

Generally when spouse 1 dies, the bequest left to the surviving ex-spouse (spouse 2) is void (revoked). However, following your example, the laws...