I have a probate question in which I am executrix for my Mothers will.

Have her execute a waiver of process and consent to probate form. It is on page 11 of the court supplied pdf file:...

If you don't wish to incur gift tax consequences, you could structure the transfer as a loan. Please ensure, however, that the appropriate interest...

How do I file a "Small Estate Administration" request

Since your father lived in Manhattan, you would be filing for letters in New York County Surrogate's Court. If the money is being held by a bank,...

I agree with James's comment. Your family should attempt to retain an attorney in this matter as soon as possible to protect your collective...

Wills

New York requires two witnesses to sign the document as well. Simple wills are not expensive, but you won't know that you only need a simple will...

Can you help me file to become the administrator for my sister's estate. She died intestate.

Click "find a lawyer" at the top of this page, enter in your location, and hit the magnifying glass to the right. Therein, you will find many rated...

Do we need an attorney to prepare our "wills" or is Legal zoom's $79 comprehensive will sufficient?

Legalzoom.com is good for preparing simple wills where no will contest is anticipated. In your case, therefore, it will probably be sufficient. You...

My net worth is $15Million. it is regarding estate tax,

I agree with my fellow attorneys. If you have over $15 million in assets titled in YOUR name, then you must hire a sophisticated estate planning...

My name has been listed in affidavit as a distributee nearest blood relative of the deceases as a beneficiary named in the will,

It sounds as if you received a citation (court document) to show cause as to why a specific court order should not be issued. If there was no will,...

My Mom died and left 3 children $3300, a NY small estate. Still need to go to court?

You only need to present the a small estate affidavit to the bank holding the money: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/ouf/forms/small_estates.pdf