How much should it cost to have a NYC attorney review a "Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship" purchase agreement?

I assume the agreement you are referring to is a contract to purchase a residence. The entire transaction will include review of the title report,...

In an attorney's retainer to handle 2 estates, (1 in NY& 1 in FL) is it ok to have 1 retainer for both estates?

I agree with Mr. Weltman. However, I would do two separate retainers.The rules of conduct for the two states are not identical, the matters should...

How can he get his money that's owed to him

Sorry, the statute of limitations on breach of contract is six years. Unless there is something in your fact pattern that may toll the statute,...

Can I negotiate more severance?

Presumably you were an at will employee. Thus, you are likewise at will to negotiate. However, given your tenure of 19 months, two months severance...

Is the named person considered the legal and sole beneficiary of all other assets?

I think you are asking if your deceased cousin passed away & had no other living relatives [distributees] would you be the sole beneficiary &...

What can I do to get my inheritance

You would have to show that your aunt lacked testamentary capacity at the time she executed the will, or that she was the victim of undue...

What can I do about getting ownership of home.

As long as your sibling is willing to renounce his or hers distributive share, this is not an overly complex matter. However, to achieve the result...

I see no problem in Mrs. Smith endorsing the check as either a fiduciary for the estate, or, if not as a fiduciary, individually.

Are you sure the affidavit of service was from the attorney? More than likely the affidavit was from someone on the staff, who did the mailing....

What do I do to locate this property and the finances associated with it?

Ms. Essary's advice is excellent. You should zero in on the person who informed you of the inheritance; who left you the bequest? Were you related...