Can we contest one-sentence will that left everything to someone outside the family?

Only certain family members have a right to contest a Will. In New York it is those who would have inherited if there was no will. Will contests...

It is normal, Westchester Surrogate is currently understaffed. You do not need a new attorney. You should speak with your attorney about what steps...

Can a person who's name is on a deed of a house, take another person's name off without being there?

Your question is unclear, but if two people own a property, one can not unilaterally remove the other. If the other person is in agreement with the...

If your mother was not deem incompetent by a court, she can execute a new Power of Attorney that revokes yours. If you are worried about your...

Small Estate Claims Payments?

Potentially. If the claim has been received regardless of the fact that it was not filed through the Court, the fiduciary has a responsibility to...

Wandering if there is anything i can do about mom trust fund

I am sorry to hear about your mother, but your question is very unclear. If your brother mismanaged the assets in the Trust as a Trustee there...

Can i not have custody of my own child ?

I'm changing this from Guardianship as you might get more responses. Good luck to you.

What does it mean to be bonded and why is this so important??

My condolences on your loss. A Bond is a guarantee from a company that they will pay the amount in the estate if the appointed fiduciary squanders...

What do I need to do to sign the title of my deceased husband's car over to my son ?

In New York a surviving spouse is entitled to the car if it less than $25,000 as exempt property. You can transfer the title by signing it as...

We have been married for 3 years, what if anything, am I entitled too?

Generally in New York, a spouse is entitled to $50,000.00 or 1/3 of the net estate assets. If you haven't signed any prenup or other documents,...