Can I choose what cemetery I want to be buried in?

Ms. Brown's answer is right on the money. I agree with her.

The costs are the court filing fees and the legal fees. It really depends how much money is at issue in determining whether or not it is worth it.

A formal accounting id filed with the Surrogate's Court and requires Surrogate's Court approval. It results in an accounting decree and is on...

Why don't i have any records that i was married? i have the certificate but cannot find any record. what woud that mean?

I am confused by your question. If you are stating that you have the original marriage certificate, but are not listed in vital records as...

Is it normal for a lawyer to ask for full payment before sending signed copies of the will and power of attorney?

Every lawyer has their own procedure as far as payment. That said, the original documents belong to your father. Don't accept a scanned document....

Formal accounting?

New York State has no formal requirement for a formal accounting to close an estate. The only requirment is for a form of inventory. The executor...

What happens if there is a Will but you don't have it probated in New York re:"Elective Shares"?

This depends on whether your mother signed the paper claiming her elective share before her death. If she did not, it is technically nullified by...

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Granting a lawyer a "power of attorney".

If you do not know what the "power of attorney" entitles the lawyer to do , in my opinion it is very premature to be granting a lawyer a power of...

What rights do I have if my sister is the executrix of my fathers estate, and the estate is to be divided equally.

It is always wise to hire your own counsel when the size of the estate is worthy and you think you may be getting cheated. As to real property,...

Last week, ACS came and I fully cooperated and my kids stayed with me. Now a lawyer is telling me I should not have. Why not?

I would consult a lawyer. You have given away a lot of authority to a governmental case worker. I understand that you felt you had nothing to...