In NY, who is required to receive the Waiver of Process: Consent to Probate?

The two children of the predeceased child must either sign a Waiver & Consent form or be given formal notice of the probate by citation issued by...

Can u reopen a case from 1990?

It seems to me that you should retain an attorney to determine what happened with your mother's case. Since you and your sibling were minors at the...

Does my fathers estate have the right to be reimbursed for his mother's funeral cost?

You may be able to collect the funds with a small estate affidavit. If you wish to discuss further, feel free to call me.

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The lawyer that completed my mother's will has the original. Do I have to pay him to get the original will to file with Probate?

You do not need to pay a fee just to have the will turned over to you. However, if you intend to have an attorney represent you then legal fees...

Will an executor get a commission onTOD assets?About $2 million of $6 million estate goes to charity will entire estate be taxed

If you are not satisfied with your attorney, you may look into retaining new counsel.

As a grandchild, how can I obtain a copy of the will. Is a last will and testament public records.

Assuming that your grandmother passed away and it has been filed for probate, you may view the will at the Surrogate's Court within the County in...

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN A RESIDENT OF NEW YORK DIES?

After reading your question, I urge you to speak with an estate attorney and have him or her review the will. The attorney will be able to guide...

My wife passed away without leaving a will. I am receiving checks in her name that I want to put in my checking account.

You need to be appointed Administrator of your wife's estate by the Surrogate's Court. That will give you the authority to open a bank account,...

My mother in law passed away in nov 2009. Nothing has been done with the house or property. What will happen?

If your mother-in-law died without a last will & testament, the property would have passed upon her death to her heirs according to the laws of...

My son died at 25. Do I have to settle an estate.

I am sorry for your loss. It appears that there is no reason to administer your son's estate.