My husband died without a will (in NYC) - do I need to create an estate for him and if so how?

An answer to your question is this: If really don't want to hire a trusts and estates attorney to help you and your husbands assets subject to...

My Grandmother Died Married to her estranged husband

Answer to your questions are yes and yes. Ms. Davidov already indicated that she is willing to discuss your case. Seems like a good idea to me. -...

My dad passed away a month ago he had a law suit going before he passed he took his kids out of his will my question his lawyer

An answer to your question is that you are an intestate distributee of your father. In plain American english, you would be entitled to a share of...

If Iam a beneficiary in a will am I entitled to see a copy of thatwill?

Yes. If you're not getting any cooperation from whoever has the original, consider retaining a good trusts and estates attorney. Check the Avvo...

If I receive an inheritance can they take it for back arrears

An answer to your question is, well, it depends. What are the arrears for? Your arrears for a mortgage, child support or alimony or another debt...

Who are the rightful heirs?

Assuming that the first estate was a NY estate, an answer to your question is as follows: 1. If the first spouse to die died a domiciliary of NY...

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Partition Action - Can a Judge reject sale of property leaving me without my inheritance and huge legal bills?.

If you are in NY state, then an answer to your question is that you may seek the judicial partition of the property and its sale or the sale of...

What are the minimum conditions necessary regarding disbursement for an estate to be listed as closed by Surrogate Court?

An answer to your questions is that an estate is "closed" when the executor or administrator has marshaled all the probate or intestate assets,...

One of the 8 siblings is contesting our father's will. can we go around him?

An answer to your question is yes, there are ways of getting around your brother. This is a negotiation. If you or the executor are not good at...

How can I divide my assets among many people when my life insurance and 401K only allow me to designate 2 beneficiaries?

An answer to your question is that you can have as many beneficiaries of your life insurance policy and your IRA as you wish. The limitations in...