In the city of New York, what does a Durable Power of Attorney entitle the named P.O.A. to handle for the principal?

The powers granted to the attorney-in-fact (agent) can be sweeping, but you must look at the P.O.A. to see what powers were granted.

IMother is 89. Lives in Ass. Living. I am POA & Exec. My sister is paying her bills. Are there problems with this?

Just to be clear, you are not the executor until your mother passes away and her Will is admitted to probate. Until then, the title of executor...

Must I go through New York State probate?

You may not need to go through probate. You may either use a small estate affidavit or Voluntary Administration. If you qualify for the small...

How can I find out if property has been sold?

If the attorney or the executor fails to respond to your letter, you may bring a proceeding in court to force the executor to account to the court....

How do I find out the details of my father's will. He died in 2007. Is the will public knowledge?

If the Will has been filed for probate, you may go to the Surrogate's Court and request to review or copy it.

My mother did not have a will- who is entitled to the assets that did not list a beneficiary?

Your father is entitled to the first $50,000 and one-half of the balance of the estate. You are entitled to the remaining one-half. For example,...

Since your brother died without a Will, his estate pasess by the laws of intestacy. If his mother or father is living they would be his closest...

The estate tax return is a confidential document. However, as a beneficiary you have the right to petition the court for an order giving you the...

NY probate law what is the procedure for dealing with a Will dispute amongst family members

Who is "first born" has no bearing on who becomes the administrator or executor under New York law.

Do funeral expenses get preferential payment from an estate (e.g., before student loans)?

Funeral expenses are given preference over all other debts and claims against the estate and should be paid out of the first moneys received by the...