How can I find out what a will said. He told us we were in the will 3 years ago and now he says are not.

First check with the county surrogates court where the person who passed away was domiciled to see if the will has been filed for probate. If not,...

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What should I do with cash found in my deceased father's apartment? His estate is insolvent.

The cash should be deposited into the estate account. It is clearly an estate asset.

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Would like to avoid probate and want to put name on house deed owned by my dad. Where should I start?

If you need your name on the deed for lending purposes or something else you will have to probate despite the fact that it seems the property...

We want to make a Trust and Will. Ours is simple - one marriage and 3 children. We want to leave everything to children.

You should never use online software to try to draft legal documents to dispose of your life's work. One simple mistake on your part could have...

If my wife dies and the house is in her name who does the house go to?

Do you and you wife have natural or adopted children?

Wills and Probate

1. In New York a will must be drafted signed and declared by the teststor/rix that it is his or her last will and testament. It must be done in...

What are the guidelines to contest a will or trust? In New York State

Just out of curiosity who is asking you questions about this trust?

Why doesn't NY demand probate?

I agree with all my colleages and add that if you can get in front of a court you may be abe to file a motion for production of the will or proof...

My husband's parents passed away, funeral and house issues?

You need a probate lawyer who understands the laws of intestacy (dying without a will). You would need to petition the court to get an...

My dad died and left will for distribution of his settlement award from an accident to be distributed to his four children. But,

I do not think legal action is the best course of action. Trying to prove undue influence or incapacity will likely be very hard. I would try...