Very common question. Some questions your father should consider are: 1. What are his assets? 2. What happens if you predecease him? 3. What if...

Without looking at the specific loan documents, its difficult to tell, but there is a federal law which prohibits banks from foreclosing the...

The answer depends on a few factors and you really should speak with an estate attorney to determine whether you can or should use an heir at law...

Can money be withdrawn from an estate account ?

That answer depends on what the amount in the bank is and whether there were beneficiaries listed, whether the account was joint, or whether the...

Does the surviving spouse has the duty to remain in the home ?

Yes, but it should be carefully drafted to take into consideration where the funds for the upkeep, insurance, maintenance, taxes, etc. shall come...

Dad passed without a will and stepmother wants the house and all assets. He has children with him and 3 other children.

Without a will, the assets go through intestacy as per EPTL 4-1.1. His wife gets $50,000 + half of his estate and the children split the other...

How do i cash my deceased daughters check?

You may have to start a voluntary administrator petition in Kings County, NY. Feel free to call the Kings County Surrogate's Court for advice. This...

This can be done as an heir at law transfer through the use of heirship affidavits or through estate administration in Surrogate's Court, if...

The family (or other interested party) would have the right to seek a guardianship in such situations, but they are not automatic and sometimes are...

Do I need to have a revised will notarized? Do the 2 witnesses have to be notarized?

I am sorry about the death of your daughter. Will technically dont need to be notarized to be valid, but for practical considerations, the will...