My Uncle received a check but never cashed it

The executor or administrator of your uncle's estate should be able to have the check reissued to the estate.

Help to file for Administration of my Uncles estate in NY state, no spouse or children, he does have siblings in another country

Mr. Fiorella is correct. Your situation is more complicated than a standard administration proceeding. I suggest that you contact an experienced...

Do I need a real estate attorney

If the nephew is an interested party in the probate proceeding, he should have been given formal notice through a court issued citation. Informing...

Hi my mother die need have will done have the house but in my name I call a lawyer they charge 5.00% is that high

You should shop around more. Many lawyer's charge a flat fee for a simple probate.

What are the Laws of Intestacy in New York to petition for administration to an estate?

Parents have the first right to administer an estate and then the siblings (see Surrogate's Court Procedure Act 1001 - link provided below).

Personal service of a Citation issued by the Surrogate's Court must be made at least 10 days before the return (hearing) date. See Surrogate's...

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Father changed will 3 years b4 he died to give house to 1 but rest of estate suuposed to go 7 son made him think was house undoi

It is important that you find an experienced estate (probate) litigator in your area to review your case and to take the necessary steps to protect...

Executor hasn't provided any accounts of Estate in 4 years since my Fathers death. Most Estate money missing. Refuses to answer

You should ask your attorney about forcing the Executor to file a judicial accounting with the Surrogate's Court. Once the Executor files the...

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You should obtain a copy of your father's Will and seek the advice of an experienced estate attorney. There are several avenues available to you...

Is inheritance or gift money subject to tax or paperwork? More details below.

Funds that are transferred during lifetime are not inheritance; they are gifts. Therefore, there would be no inheritance or estate tax. However,...