The first step to the file a petition with the Surrogate's Court to compel the Executor to file a judicial accounting. You would then be entitled...

I am an executor of an estate to a friend who has no family. they are appointing a guardian atlatum because last will was never

There is no way to tell how long the probate may take. If you are handling this probate on your own, I suggest that you enlist the aid of an...

New York State estates without will

Assuming Albert died without a will, the house passed 50% to R and 50% to K. Assuming R died without a will and unmarried, his share of the house...

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Do I need a will if I have just the one heir?

Everyone should have a will. Wills avoid confusion and expense. For example, You will be able to appoint an executor and direct that no bond be...

My husband was named in his father's will to inherit the house we reside in for the last 11 years. His brother and sister were

Your husband needs to have an in depth consultation with an estate litigator as soon as possible. I can help, feel free to call me.

Mom is living, how can I obtain a copy of her will without her knowing?

You have no right to see your mother's will without her permission.

You should have a copy of your will with all of the signatures. Ask your attorney for a copy and tell him or her that all communications are to be...

Your husband's estate has the right to pursue the lawsuit. However, you will need to be appointed as Executor or Administrator of the estate to...

When a widow should go back to court

I am not sure what you are asking. If someone is preventing a stipulation of settlement from being carried out, the court should be made aware of...

Can a senior person give power of attorney to two of his children without both of them being informed about each other?

In light of possible exploitation by the children, it would be best not to execute a power of attorney naming either one of the children.