A will in New York State

The answer to your question is that under NY law, a surviving spouse has a right of election against the deceased spouse's will equal to one third...

The answer to your question is yes. If your step father adopted you you have standing as an intestate distributee. Even if he didn't, you have...

What type of a lawyer, do I need if I want to set up trust funds for my children and I.? to set up money, I received from a

The answer to your question is an experienced estate planning attorney. If you prefer someone close to Cairo, let me know and I can provide you...

My mother lives in New York and is trying to find assets in Japan from her deceased father who died about 10 years ago.

An answer to you question is to alert the personal representative (administrator) of your grandfather's estate in California and coordinate the...

An answer to your question is that you prepare and file or hire counsel to assist you with preparing and filing a petition if the Surrogate's Court...

If I remove deceased husbands name from deed would I then be able to remove the lien in his name on our house?

My answer to your questions is if you would like the names of a couple of top flight attorneys in Syracuse, who are experienced with your issues,...

Lawyer fees

Answers to your questions are as follows: Yes; unless your relationship with your attorney has become acrimonious, start with speaking directly...

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Wills and trusts

The answer to your question is it depends - while it is theoretically and, under certain circumstances, procedurally possible to remove a case from...

How do I contest a will

The answer to your question is to retain an attorney now who is experienced in probate contests as well as guardianship proceedings. I am assuming...

Settling an estate: P.O.D. accounts vs. conditions of will

The answer to your question is Ms. Reed is correct in that the POD accounts pass outside the will and the each of the 4 grandchildren gets a...