If I do not sign the waiver of citation and my step-father is assigned, what authority does he have as administrator?

What you likely received is a waiver of citation and consent to probate of your mother's will. If she died without a will, then you received a...

My mother passed and left me and my nephew her home his ownership starts at 25 I was told by the lawyer he has rights now

An answer to your question is as follows: Any attorney worth his or her salt would need to read the will before counseling you on what your...

Can a beneficiaries attorney of an estate sue another beneficiary for interference for emailing the client & giving an opinion?

Another answer to your question is as follow: Attorneys who are representing laypersons who know another person is represented by counsel may not...

Will the original of my will be sufficient for my heirs to probate in NY if it is uncontested?

An answer to your questions is as follows: If there is only one original of the propounded instrument (will), then just the one original is...

My mother died in 2007. My brother is the executor.He has failed his fiduciary duty. In 2015, all monies have not been paid out.

Another answer to your question is as follows: Based on the limited information provided, your options are (a) to continue beating your head...

My father passed away in a tragic work related accident. He had no will... I need advice.

My condolences on the unexpected death of your father. If you are in need of legal advice, consider engaging an attorney experienced in the areas...

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What's the cost for a lawyer filing probate and a 706 federal and state?

Another answer to your question is as follows: Without knowing the number, type and variety of the assets in the estate and the assets not in the...

Is a nominated Executor allowed to work with and recommend to the drafting attorney what to put in the will?

Another answer to your question is as follows: There are several grounds for sustaining a petition to remove a fiduciary (an executor in this...

Is it common practice to hold estate distributions for six years because of statue of limitations with the IRS?

In my experience it is not common practice for an executor to hold onto $5 million until the statute of limitations for fraud runs on a tax filing...

I have case in the Probate Surrogates Court in New York. A motion to dismiss the case was made 1year and 9 mos. ago.

An answer to your question is as follows: consider calling the miscellaneous department and asking one of the clerks the status of the motion. The...