I don't see why an insurance company would not insure the house. I doubt, though, that they would insure only your interest and not your brothers'....

Do I have a right to be treated fairly by the Surrogate's Court? Will complaining to court administration help me more than hurt

Self-represented litigants tend to worry a lot because they are unfamiliar with court proceedings. You don't indicate what kind of petition you...

SSD and VA pensions are not means tested, so your inheritance will have no effect. If you were receiving SSI benefits you would have something to...

Can a threat of lawsuit be used to coerce a beneficiary to accepting a settlement less than their stated share?

Apparently the trustee believes there is a basis for a lawsuit. Offering a settlement as an alternative to litigation is neither unlawful nor...

How to best respond to petition for sale of sale of late mothers real estate when 4 siblings are involved

In general, if Mom had real property, a probate proceeding would be necessary to sell it. A petition would be filed to appoint a legal...

Is there a statute of limitations re: dispursements of an estate by the executor in new york?

There is no statute of limitations for an accounting in the Surrogate's Court in NY. You would need to retain an attorney who practices in the...

Do I have to pay tax on a ira (roth) that I received from a death in my family

If you made a mistake on last year's taxes you can file an amended return and ask for a refund. Any good tax preparer or (preferably) tax...

Contested probate,I can't afford counsel,

Setting aside a will on the basis that the person who signed it lacked mental capacity requires strong proof of lack of capacity at the very time...

How long does it take for wrongeful death case go to crount

The lengtho f time from filing a lawsuit to a trial or settlement varies widely. The time frame is generally in years. If you have an attorney, he...

No, you can't. See a matrimonial lawyer.