Can a condo be sold before probate?

Letters Testamentary are received by the Executor after the will is validated during the probate proceeding. I assume that the attorney handling...

Although matters are in limbo with the estate administration, life goes on and the bills have to be paid. There is nothing stopping you, as...

I have a copy of will & before signature it states "in witness whereof" doesn't that mean that witnesses or notary should follow

Have you requested a copy of the will from the attorney who drafted the will? If you're not getting any answers, bring a petition to compel the...

Is a Trust ALWAYS better than a Will?

This is a great question. The answer is: "it depends..." Trusts are utilized in different circumstances to achieve a number of goals, one of...

In New York State how long can an executor of an estate delay starting the settlement of an estate?

In New York, there is a distinction between an executor and an administrator of an estate. An executor acts under a valid will, and an...

Can one Trust be funded by another Trust, excluding stepchildren named in the first Trust?

The answer depends on how the first trust is worded. If it was a revocable trust, the surviving spouse will generally be able to change at least...

Give guardianship to my friend

The answer depends on which jurisdiction you live in. I assume you live in NY and your daughter lives in the same place. Under NY law, you can...

What kind of expenses can be used to spend down the money in a special needs trust account throught NYSARC?

A NYSARC trust is a type of a pooled income trust that is generally used for community based Medicaid, not for long term care Medicaid in a Nursing...

How is an estate split if someone dies without a will? They were only married ~3.5 years. There is premartial property.

The estate will be divided based on the laws of intestacy in the state where the decedent lived. I don't practice law in GA, but here in NY, if...

How can my husband find out if he's a beneficiary on a life insurance policy

If you know the name of the insurance company, you can contact them and inform them of the death. If your husband is a beneficiary of the policy,...