I agree with Mr. Smollens. You need to also speak with a probate attorney if you have not already retained one. To determine if an executor has...

If the house was properly conveyed to the trust, it would not be part of the decedent's probate estate and the trustee would likely have the...

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. The law on small estates has recently changed and the limit for a small estate filing is now...

Can the executor, a NY resident, of his deceased brothers will, who was a FL resident, probate the will remotely?

If there are any probate assets located in Florida, original probate would need to be commenced in Florida because the decedent is a Florida...

First, an experienced attorney will need to review the deed to determine how the property is titled. If there are survivorship rights drafted into...

You may be able to obtain copies of the deeds to the two homes on NYC's ACRIS system at https://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/taxes/acris.page. If a...

My uncle, who resides in NY state is currently in a coma. My father has a medical power of attorney, but not a general one.

You should contact an attorney that handles guardianship matters, such as an elder law attorney. An attorney should review the documents that are...

What is the time for probate?

You should certainly contact an estate attorney right away. In New York State, an estate attorney handles the majority of the probate...

Selling mom's house

Many real estate sellers in your situation are able to sell a home that is in need of additional repairs. The real estate contract of sale can be...

Is it required or mandatory In Nassau County , NY To send out Letters of Petetion/ Trusteeship to all of the mentioned....

Under the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act, necessary parties (specifically listed in the statute) must be served with a Citation. Other persons in...