The attorney who drafted my father's will in FL is also named as an executor in the will. Conflict of interest?

Not sure about Florida Law, but in NY, the client needs to sign an affidavit (Putnam affidavit) stating that they know that the attorney will be...

My father left his house and assets to me and my 2 sisters. My sister is the executrix but hasn't filed the will after 5 years.

Mr. Fromm is correct about the need to involved an estate planning attorney as soon as possible. The need to collect information is time sensitive...

Would an estate inheritance of $53,000 be subject to federal taxes?

As the two previous attorneys mentioned, you mentioned two completely separate transactions. Regarding whether you would have had to pay estate...

How do you prevent someone from claiming your body and arranging another funeral at a different cemetery when you're dead?

I would most certainly speak to an attorney about designating an agent to handle youre remains as per NY Public Health Law 4201. Your agent will...

How would proceeds from lawsuit be divided?

According to NY's statute ( EPTL § 5-4.1) and relevant case law, the cause of action for wrongful death is brought by the personal representative...

What can I do about an estate attorney who is legally negligent with my parent's estate?

Some of the issues which you are describing may be grounds for a malpractice lawsuit against your mother's attorney. There also may be conflicts of...

The designated beneficiary on a mutual fund, IRA, life insurance policy, etc. takes precedence over the will. Sincerely, Roman Aminov,...

Who will hold estate planning documents?

The best place to deposit the original will is with the attorney who drafted it. That way there is no automatic presumption of revocation if it...

New York executor of will law

If she left no will, then your father and his sister are not executors, but rather administrators. If she did leave a will, look to the will to...

Can I apply for administrator also when parents died without a will

This sounds like a violation of landlord tenant law as well as a possible case ripe for surrogate court battle to have you appointed administrator....