Can all people listed in will be present during meetings between executrix and attorney? what about spouses of executrix ?

All three answers are correct. The lawyer represents the executrix and not you. If you feel you need legal representation, you will need to hire...

How do my I go about setting up secure will that will not get "questioned", after parents death?

I agree with the prior answers. However, I would encourage your parents to think about methods of planning beyond a will - such as trusts and or...

A year ago my cousin died and left a trust will with a lawer from NY, that lawer took almost everything he had.

I am a NY lawyer. Whether you should a trustee or not is very difficult to determine on an internet post. There are many factors involved. For...

Do I need to be accepted by the board of co op building , to be able to get the shares of the apartment that I had inherited?

I am a NY lawyer. Co-op shares are not real property and can only be transferred in accordance with the by-laws of the co-op. However, I do not...

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What Steps to Take In the Absence of a POA/Guardianship or Will?

The first thing you need to determine is whether you are going to wait until death or take some action during lifetime. Practically, it sounds to...

Nys. estate was left to wife ( joint accounts etc). do the things that were in dad's name only have to be included?

I agree with the two prior answers. However, it sounds to me as if there is a need for a guardian to be appointed. If you do not get a family...

How can I force the executrix of a will, living in Australia, to distribute the proceeds of the estate?

Where is your sister the executrix - in Hong Kong or Australia. New York law requires that the estate be set up where the decedent was domiciled. ...

I am a NY lawyer. In general, you were given bad advice as to the time of filing. However, let me ask you a few questions. You say you are in...

Would an estate inheritance of $53,000 be subject to federal taxes?

Yes, you made a mistake. In a Roth IRA the income tax is paid up front or depending on the year you set it up maybe over two years. Then, it is...

Should I get a probate attorney?

I am a NY lawyer. It sounds based on your post that your brother was the nominated executor under a ten year old, but that the will has not been...

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