I agree with the other attorneys. You may not be issued a K-1. You have a letter from the Estate's attorney stating that there will be no K-1....

May lifetime tenant lease property to third party when she enters assisted living

This is not a simple question to answer. There are many factors to consider. Under the laws of the State of NY you may be a deemed to be "tenant." ...

When a will is signed, unbiased witnesses should be present, if a witness is a relative to the notary, is the will valid?

Generally, if a person has an interest in the document that is being signed that person should not act as a witness. For example, if the witness...

If you fail to appear at Court then a default judgment will be taken.

How can I transfer title of a homestead from the deceased to myself if there is no will, without having to go through probate?

Generally, if there is a Will then the Estate has to be probated. However, there are some exceptions. You will need to consult with an Estates...

I was left something in the will that has a balance due on it. However, the estate keeps putting off the sale of it. What to do?

Unfortunately, you really have not provided enough information to adequately answer the question. It is difficult to advise you when you have not...

What happens when I don't respond to a petition

I agree with the answers given above. The only thought I would add would be have you considered renting the property?

Can my father pass his half of my aunts(his sister) will to me and my wife.

Renouncing his inheritance would not necessarily mean that you would then be the recipient of the renounced inheritance. The better avenue would...

Can my daughter obtain funds if her name is not on the deed?

The best way to protect your daughter is to hire a lawyer to prepare a deed adding her as an owner. Her husband-to-be will have to consent and sign...

How can we go about obtaining bank records and if items were not said to go to someone in a will can children request father's

When you get a copy of the Will you will see who the witnesses are. Generally, the witnesses to a Will sign the Will and also sign a witness...