An executor must follow the directives in a will. However, where personal propoerty is concerned, it can be difficult becuase it is not always...

Need an estate lawyer

I agree with the prior answers. However, "deals with wills" is a broad statement. You need to be specific when looking for a lawyer - do you need...

I am not a heir or blood relative but recd a Judicial intervention for a house that I have nothing to do with. do i have to go?

You may want to have a lawyer look at the papers to be sure. You don't want to wind up in a situation where although you have no obligations, you...

Settling a Probate on Estate..does the lawyer get a percent in NYS on property willed to siblings or just the personal assets?

For this very reason, I am opposed to signing a retainer on a percentage basis. If the deed to decedent's home is in the decedent's name, then it...

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I am objecting to the accounting of the executor in my mothers estate. Now is the time to do the discovery. How does..

You need to sit down with your lawyer. He/she knows the ins and outs of case best. There is no general discovery demand in an accounting...

Estate Property on House left in Will has not passed by law (via deed) to both me the Executor n my brother,,who can live there?

I stick by my previous answer. I really think you need to speak to a lawyer, or go see your current lawyer, if you have one.

Guardianship/Advocate responsibilities. I am in Suffolk NY

You are likely correct. However, to know the definitive answer, you would need to see the order appointing the guardian and the powers the...

Questions about husband who is deceased now. I am in Suffolk NY.

Your question is lightly confusing. Are you thinking that there are funds when he had a guardian appointed for himself? In any event,...

What recourse does an Executor have when property willed to the executor and sibling..no deed transferring title has taken place

if you are appointed as executor, yoy have all of the authority, to sell, to evict, and the like you. You have several choices as I see it. ...

Can I list my Estate as the primary beneficiary on my 401(K), Pension, Insurance and IRAs plans and not list any contingents?

This is not the most taxy way of passing money to your beneificiaries, but to list your estate is always allowed. If you do not change it from...