What is the process for obtaining legal guardianship of your grandchild in NY State
You may file a petition to be appointed Guardian of the Person and Property in Surrogate's Court in the county in which the child resides. I have...
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You may file a petition to be appointed Guardian of the Person and Property in Surrogate's Court in the county in which the child resides. I have...
The executor of the estate has full power to administer the decedent's estate. For example to open bank accounts, collect and liquidate assets,...
A handwritten will may be legal if it conforms to the laws regarding proper execution. I would not recommend handwriting a will nor preparing a...
Assuming that your mother died without a Will, the house would have passed by operation of law to her four children. In other words, the house now...
Your mother is under no obligation to share the contents of her Will with anyone. The only way that you would be allowed to examine the document...
If the decedent had in excess of $20,000 in his name alone, then the wife will need to file an administration proceeding with the court. She would...
It depends upon how simple a probate matter you have. Perhaps you should take a look at the probate forms and then decide whether you need a...
You will need to file a probate petition. If you are planning on proceeding without an attorney, I suggest that you visit the Surrogate's Court...
In New York, Executor's commissions are set by statute. For informational purposes, the rates are as follows: 5% of the first 100,000 4% of the...
If the estate has no assets, then the hospital does not get paid. If the estate does have assets, then the hospital's claim should have been...