How do I find out how much is in the Estate? How can I get the WILL put into play if they wont Sign? Can I replace the Executor

If the named executors do not probate the will, you as an interested party can probate the copy of the will. If they come forward with the...

Probate and Estate question

I believe you received good answers. I wish to add one more thought about the guardianship. Even after death the annuity payments will continue...

What are some of the considerations of this approach

Your scenario presents a few issues. First, there's the potential issue of self dealing. Second, you must make sure that the creditor period has...

How do I access the contents of the Will prior to the reading? Should I apply for co executor? Should I also retain a lawyer.

You were given three good answers. I just want to add one additional thought. If you have never seen the will, and you don't trust your sibling,...

How long do we have to wait to know information about what's going on and we are beneficiarys , can we get a lawyer?

Anyone can hire a lawyer at anytime. If your question is will the estate pay for your lawyer. likely not. In any event, if you have not been...

My question is how long should I wait before I call this Practice Manager of this law firm to find what going on?

You have waited enough time. However, just call him or her or schedule an appointment. As I always tell my clients, law is a service profession and...

As already stated, if all interested parties sign a waiver and consent, there will be no court date. If there is, you will most likely appear...

Does one party sometimes protect the villain (in a guardianship matter) because the crime is unspeakable?

I agree that it is awful, but unless you have evidence it is her word against yours. You can oppose the granddaughter, but unless you have...

If I sign a waiver form to a will executor so I don't have to appear in Surrogate Court,am I officially surrendering my benefits

If you got a waiver to sign, it is because you are a distributee (next of kin) and have standing to challenge the will. If you sign it, it means...

In NY, a refunding agreement is a negotiated term in a release. It is not the standard release offered by the court. I would not refund anything...