If I create a revocable living trust in New York, can I have real estate owned outside NY in that same living trust?

Yes if properly executed and correctly funded. Be careful who you name as successor trustees. Will be a key factor in planning.

What are the Laws of Intestacy in New York to petition for administration to an estate?

Generally, with a few exceptions, spouse then issue (half or whole blood), parent or parents, then issue of parents (brothers, sisters). You might...

My grandfather passed I have been living there they want to see paper work of who I am should I send them what they are asking

Insufficient information provided. Are you lawfully living in the residence? Is your goal to continue living there? Who has paid the bills...

Since a will needs 2 witnesses did the step-mom forge the witness signatures also? A Surrogate's Court has the power to require anyone in...

Parent left large death benefit, money was never seen by any of the children, what to do?

Was the money supposed to be held "in trust" for the children? By children you do not mean minors or children under disability correct? If...

How do I go about finding out who's listed as a beneficiary on my deceased mother's money market account.

The POA your mother gave you died with her. Your mother made a contract with the bank when she opened her accounts. If that contract specified...

What is a Letter of Administration, who gets it and why?

Letters of Administration give an administrator of an estate the power to act. An administrator is the person or persons best suited or best able...

I am named in a Will, but I am not to directly receive any of the proceeds from the real property sale. The executor sold the

You may request an accounting. Executors follow the wishes of the deceased as written in the will. The executor distributes property and you have...

Partner and I on car loan Im primary borrower he died but title was in his name. if pay off loan will new title be in my name?

Conference with the bank. They want to have the loan paid off. Why would you keep paying on a loan for something you might never own? If they...

Adding name to house as Joint Tenant Owner With Rights Of Survivorship will I also be responsible for house expenses?

You should follow counsel's advice. Changing title to a home can create many unexpected issues which your mother may not be aware of. Before she...