My mom passed away with no will, an injury case won but not disbursed and a house in forclosure. What steps should I take?

The fact that your mom passed away with no will is straight forward. However, whether you want to commence an administration proceeding is the...

NY state my husband died without a will. but a mortgage and personal cc debt. House only in his name. Is it my house? CC debt?

Based on the facts as presented, the will would not meet the standards of due execution. If you inherit the house and there is no equity in it,...

The fact that your parents were the witnesses does not alone make the will invalid. However, if there was lack of due execution and the will is...

Am I allowed to sell services to my own NYC housing cooperative? For example, fixing the wiring?

If you have not influenced the decision of the board and they desire to hire you, there should be no problem.

Wife married dying man 6 weeks before his death in NY. Will states property be left to his friend. Who inherits?

Your question is a little unclear to me. Is the wife the person that the will states inherits the property. I am gathering that it is not because...

Further to my previous email, based on commentary received. What is the average cost to hire a probate attorney?

Whether or not the sale of her the house was before her is relevant to the procedure - which in either even would be a turnover proceeding. ...

What can one do to either get a guardianship to act on behalf of client or removed and get another appointed that would act 4her

It sounds to me that you will need to apply to be an Article 81 guardian. There are two aspects to guardianship - guardian of the person and...

My husband and I have signed a NY will. If we relocate back to our homeland would our inheritance still be subject to NY law?

You have been two great answers. The only thing I would add is that you can only have one domicile and you can have as many residences as you wish.

How to cash check payable to mom's estate

The easiest and cheapest thing to do is to file a petition for a voluntary accounting. You can do this with a will or without a will attached. ...

What to do with an 81 yr old man who won't bathe or allow others to help him?

I agree that it is time to consider an Article 81 guardianship. You have very serious issues such as does anyone have a power of attorney, health...