My mother recently passed away. She has no assets? what do I do first? I

Provided your mother's estate is valued at less than $30,000.00 you can commence a small estate proceeding in the Surrogate's Court in the county...

A codicil (i.e., an amendment to a will) needs to be executed with the same formalities as a will. The codicil must be signed before two attesting...

I was left out of parents will, while my sister inherits everything. Regardless, she is splitting small estate in half with me.

You should consult with an attorney before signing the waiver and consent. Once you sign such a waiver, you not only consent to your sister's...

Co-signed on a loan with my father two years ago shortly after my father passed away, am I legally liable to repay?

You and your father's estate are jointly liable for repayment of the debt. If there are insufficient funds in your father's estate to pay the...

After completing a petition for administration, how do you transfer a house deed to two surviving siblings?

As co-administrators, you have the ability to convey the property to yourselves (assuming you and your sibling are the sole heirs) by deed. ...

These checks are assets of your sister's estate and can only be deposited into an estate account opened by a fiduciary appointed by the Surrogate's...

My mom left no will, I have been appointed administrator by the court can I sell her property ?

If you have received Letters of Administration (without limitations), you have the right to sell property of your mother. The proceeds of the sale...

How can I get the money my grandmother left to me in her will?

If you haven't received a response from your uncle concerning your bequest, you may want to consider retaining a New York attorney experienced in...

Creating and properly executing a trust is not a trivial task. Using software to prepare one of the most important legal documents you may sign in...

In New York State, title to real property vests in the owner's distributees (i.e. heirs) upon the person's death. If the house is the only asset...