How can I, if possible, become sole administrator for my mother's estate?

You have the right to apply for Letters of Administration and ask to be the sole Administrator. You will have to give your brother notice of your...

Does my mom need a will - my dad recently passed and his will leaves all to her

Your mother needs her own will. When your father passed away, his will left his property to your mother, but his will does not cover what happens...

How much should it cost approximately to retain a lawyer to overturn a guardian ship proceeding that an elderly has in place.

It is difficult to estimate what your final cost may be because attorneys charge different hourly rates. I suggest that you interview more than one...

A will may be changed or revoked at anytime before death as long as the Testator has the requisite capacity to do so.

My mother died in Brooklyn NY., but she owned property in the state of Virginia inwhich she did not leave will for. Who gets the

Assuming that your mother had a valid New York will, the Virginia property would pass pursuant to its terms. However, the New York will would have...

How do you compel an executrix to turn over documents

As long as seven months have elapsed from the date that the executor was appointed, you may file a petition to compel the executor to account to...

How can I get my mother and father will in my hands if my two sisters have it and not the lawyer nor it's been filed HELP!!!

You need to find the original will, not a copy. If you are the executor named in the will, then you are absolutely entitled to the original will. ...

My grandmother wishes to change her will while very sick and her lawyer refuses to include the changes in her will.

If you feel the lawyer may be wrong and that your grandmother has testamentary capacity, retain the services of another attorney for a second opinion.

I have 2 adopted children at birth, they are named as beneficiaries., they have not received a dime after almost five years,

Your children should consult with an attorney as to the best course of action. If they don't act, they may never get what they are entitled to.

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Do I need an attorney to obtain guardianship for mom who has dementia in New York

You have the right to seek guardianship with the assistance of counsel. That being said, guardianship proceedings are complicated. I would...