Does my mother's estate need to go through probate in NY state if she only had a savings and checking account

Your mother's joint accounts with you became yours at the instant of your mother's passing, by operation of law. If this was all the property she...

Ms. Conway's answer is correct. However, you should also know that depending on the size of the account, you may be able to do a simplified...

If the will was probated, it must be on file in the Surrogate's Court in the county in which your friend resided at the time of his/her death. ...

My Mother passed a month ago, we have not gotten a copy of the will and the siblings who are co-executors won't respond.

The will must be probated, and anyone who would inherit is your mother had died without a will (in case the will is disallowed) must be named on...

There are several parts to your question - how long is a "few years?" If it was more than 6, he has no chance of winning, for even if he could...

My ex-landlord refuses to give me my $500 deposit back even though he signed a letter saying he would. Now is in small claims

It certainly sounds like you have a good case based on the note. I would bring up to the judge that there's no CO for a boarding house, and there...

Will contest, spouses were separated, but never divorced, does spouse have a right to estate under NY state law

Your question is very complicated. Was your father competent when he gave away his money - by that I mean, was he oriented as to time, date and...

Is there a difference between a legal separation and a separation agreement under NY divorce laws?

In terms of obtaining a divorce, technically either can be converted to a divorce, provided the separation agreement has been filed with the Court...

New York divorce law, procedure for filing separation agreement

Yes, you have to file the agreement with the Court for the one-year period to start to run. That starts the clock running. One year after it's...

Separation/divorce

You can't force your husband to sign any papers. If he won't agree, you'll have to file a summons and complaint (using a lawyer, I strongly...