Do Letters Testamentary supercede a bank's "line of succession?"

I am a NY lawyer. It sounds to me as if they are claiming that this IRA is governed by ERISA, in which case they would be correct. However, do...

Petition for letters of administration

I am a New York lawyer. The form is a petition for letters of administration. Both of you would sign an oath and designation. If you are the...

I am a beneficiary of a CST which states "all income" is to be distributed annually.I have an agreement stating my share is 14%.

I agree with the prior answer. However, just for starters, the K-1 is not the way to calculate the principal and income of the trust. You may not...

In NY, who is required to receive the Waiver of Process: Consent to Probate?

I am a NY lawyer. All distributees (next of kin or issue of predeceased) must sign a waiver consenting to the probate. If any next of kin or...

Adult adoption: How long do you have to know someone before they can legally adopt you for probate and inheritance rights?

I am a NY lawyer. I agree with Mr. Lewis. There are many ways to deal with inheritance. I never suggest drastic changes in lifestyle for the...

Can a teen mom choose who she does NOT want to be her child's guardian if she dies in her will if the child's father is deceased

I am a NY lawyer. While I agree that you can not choose or take rights away in a will, you can apply to the court to have a standby guardian...

If I die due to medical malpractice can choose who can NOT sue over my death?

I am a NY lawyer. The best sort of control you can have over this is to appoint an Executor who knows your wishes and is not afraid to sue. I...

I am a NY lawyer. The funeral is a priority claim, so you should be fine with the reimbursement. The one theought I had is whether amongst these...

New York: trust formal accounting

I am a NY lawyer. There may be language in the document governing the frequency of the accountings. In general, there is no rule that an...

Can I change the petition to modify custody and visitation

I am a NY lawyer. Your post says the judge has "ordered" the forensics. A judge's order can just be done away with. This is what the judge...