Bronx, NY estate administration and intestacy

The administrator is not responsible for the decedent's debts. Your relative should speak to an attorney who specializes in estate administration....

No Will - Probate lawyer very lax.

You would benefit from consultation with an experienced estate attorney. They should be able to speak to you brother's attorney and determine what...

Uncle Died with no will has property in New York valued at 500k+ only member in state where he lived what to do first

There are a couple of options. (1) If the house is the only asset, an administration proceeding in Surrogate’s Court may be avoided, as real...

Your father needs to bring an Administration proceeding in the jurisdiction where his father lived. If he lived outside of PR, your father would...

Is the estate responsible for property tax for 2010 if owner passed Jan. 8 , 2010 ?

Property taxes are a lien upon the house. They will have to be paid regardless of date of death or timing of the tax assessment. The prior advice...

What are the legal steps that can be taken to get her to leave after my father's death? What can I do in the meantime?

The form of ownership is first determined by the deed. When you say "joint tenancy agreement", are you referring to the deed or some other...

In Nassaua County Surrogates Court when signing a waiver of Process and Consent of Process are you giving up your rights if you

If she believes that her son left her everything, then she should not sign the waiver. If she signs the waiver she is agreeing that the will is...

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Who is in Charge Of Accounting of a house in Probate The Attorney in charge or the executrix/ Trustee responsibility?

The duty to account is ultimately that of the fiduciary. The fiduciary may hire the services of an attorney for assistance in preparing the...

Who will probate a will if we don't have a copy?

If the attorney learns of the death, he or she will likely 1. contact the named executor or 2. file the will with the Court. It is a misdemeanor...

How do you contest a will?

The person attempting to establish the validity of the Will must submit the Will to the Surrogate's Court to be "proven" or probated. At this...