If i received an inheritance does half of everything go to my husband?

The other attorneys offer sound advice. Inheritances are separate property as long as you keep it separate. Sincerely, Roman Aminov,...

My mom passed away 14 years ago and my dad just passed. We cannot find a will. they resided in New York.

Estate taxes are due in NY if the total estate, minus any taxable gifts made during life, exceeds $1 million. Federally, the exemption is $5.12...

My mom died 14 years ago. My dad just died. We cant locate their will. would it be on file in the court? they lived in NY

First of all, I am sorry for your loss. You can most certainly check the Surrogate's Court in the county in which they lived. However, as the other...

I have named my son as Executor of my will but he lives in another city. There is dissention between my children

Why not redo the will to appoint a different executor whom you trust? Perhaps even your attorney if you feel your children will not...

My mother and I own a property.Presuming she dies before me, will I have to go through probate to get her name off of the deed?

The title company will probably require something from the court allowing your mother's share to go to you, in which case you will need to go...

Attorneys charge differently based the circumstances of the estate. That fee does sound high for a simple estate, but you may not be aware of...

I am sorry for your loss. The next of kin should have the rights to the ashes, I believe. It is too late for your situation, but this is a good...

An estate question.

The estate will be responsible for the debt. They have a certain time limit to file the debt, but you have some leverage even if they file properly...

If my brother dies without a will.. He has 1 son and 4 siblings. who gets what? One sibling adopted NY state.

If your brother dies without a will and leaves a son, his estate will go only to his son.

What happens if a person passes away and the house goes to probate and there is ni will

Technically, if there was no will, there is no probate, there is only administration (which is similar). Probate only applies to wills. A family...