I inherited a house from a friend appraised at $410,000 with a $70,000 mortgage and appraisal performed 6 mos. after death.

This is not legal advice. Answers to your questions include: 1. Appraisal should be as of date of death or as of six months after date of death...

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What is the best evidence to gather to contest a will

An answer to your question is that your father had possession of the original - if he did, then it is presumed that he revoked it and the copy...

Once a guardian has been appointed, can a petitioner reapply for the same ward?

An answer to your question is yes. In addition to what the attorney from Seattle, WA wrote, which is certainly an option, you can write a letter to...

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Should I pay the bills for an estate , which are due, even though I haven't received the medical bills yet?

An answer to your question is no. As a voluntary administrator you have a fiduciary duty to the creditors as well as the beneficiaries of the...

Need to a lawyer to accompany me to NYC Surrogate to submit Certificate of Relief civil disability & get reinstated.

It is unclear from you post how your letters of administration were revoked without notice to you and a hearing. It's also unclear if you already...

If no will was left - does the assets get distributed evenly even if children they are from two marriages?

Assuming your father died domiciled in NY state or another non-community property state, answers to your questions are likely yes as to biological...

I will be the petitioner (individual) for a beneficiary (O-1). I am wondering if I have to make pay statements for him, anyway.

There is not enough information provided in your post to answer your question fully. What are you planning on petitioning for? As a general rule,...

Trustee is slow in providing information

The answer to your question depends on the terms and provisions of the trust instrument. That's where the analysis must start. If you provide the...

If your mother's will is bring probate in NY then hire an experience trusts and estates litigator to explain to you what the requirements are to...

An answer to your question is that ERISA controls 401(k) plans and there is a rule that a spouse has to waive his or her rights to the 401(k) in...