It depends on how the deed was titled. A will can only give away property (real and personal) which the Decedent owned at death. While it may be...

If you are speaking about straight bank accounts (as opposed to retirement assets), the easiest way to deal with this situation is through the use...

Can I obtain a copy of a will?

Under normal circumstances, if a Will is offered to the court for probate and assigned a file number, it is a matter of public record. You could...

While the answer is a matter of law, if they are appointed then yes. However, if there is indeed a case to be brought, there are other ways of...

I need a probate lawyer.

I am sorry to hear of your loss. The Surrogate’s Court is currently closed as to non-emergencies.. However, our firm has been putting together...

While it could refer to personal property, sometimes a draftsmen of a Decedent‘a will uses this type of language if one beneficiary has or is...

Will I be responsible to pay my deceased mothers rent?

To me, it seems like the landlord is trying to strike a deal with you like - pay me what is owed and I will let in you to get the stuff. First of...

ESTATE PLANNING: LLC OR LLP in New York

I agree factually with the other answers. However, there are other options which may be more beneficial to your children. It is also important to...

My sisters who were estate exectuors over my moms estate after being mentally and physically incompetent without any one else's

This is a very fact specific case. There is much case law stating that a declared incompetent could change a will in moments of lucidity. That...

Much of the procedure depends on how the account was held. For example, was it tenants in common or joint tenants with right of survivorship...