If a suit was settled in supreme court but now states it needs surrogate order to disperse funds what is the timeframe?
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Answered on June 05, 2025
An answer to your question is as follows: If the matter was for Wrongful Death and/or Pain and Suffering then the judgment or settlement in the...
How do I compel a former POA to provide an accounting when no executor has been appointed and both named executors are deceased?
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Answered on May 28, 2025
An answer to your question is as follows: If you have not already done so, as the clerk in the Suffolk County Surrogate's Court if there is a pro...
Do I have grounds to contest my mother's will?
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Answered on February 27, 2024
An answer to your question is as follows: Does your mother allegedly executing a last will and testament four days before her death, while...
Contesting a will where only child didn't receive anything?
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Answered on June 05, 2023
Another answer to your question is as follows: I agree with Jason Jones answer and add this: under NYS law, a biological child is a distributee of...
As a contingent beneficiary of a trust, what can I do regarding the trustee/sole beneficiary taking money for personal use?
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Answered on June 05, 2023
An answer to your question depends on the language in the trust instrument and also on whether you are a "contingent" beneficiary or a remainder...
Petition to Remove Co-Executor in Manhattan Surrogate Court?
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Answered on February 06, 2023
This firm has experience and success on point in New York County Surrogate's Court.
What can i do if executor refuses to answer any questions and is purposely taking their time ?
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Answered on January 05, 2023
An answer to your question is as follows: Executors must be responsive to beneficiaries of an estate under a will. Failure to be responsive may be...
Can I live in my mothers home as the executer for the first year if the will states a 50/50 split between my sister & I?
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Answered on January 14, 2021
Based on the facts stated, an answer to your three questions, in order are IT DEPENDS, YEP and IT DEPENDS. But more importantly, you are a...
What does this sentence mean in a waiver; the only person whose interests may create or increased by the reason of such disclaim
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Answered on January 14, 2021
Another answer to your question is as follows: Hold the phone!! A waiver and consent to probate is usually separate from a renunciation. If your...
Can a biological adult child who was adopted solely by her stepfather inherit through intestacy of her biological aunt ?
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Answered on January 14, 2021
An answer to your question is as follows: The rules and laws on adoption out are clear to a point and then messy. And it appears you may have to...