I am sorry to hear about your father. Your siblings can access the bank account. When a person dies without a will, New York calls the...

If more than twelve inches of property is on a neighbor’s side of a fence, a title company will consider that portion to be “out of possession” of...

The widower can execute a renunciation and a disclaimer. That may have elder planning implications. They should both discuss this with counsel.

You'd probably be better off using a bargain and sale deed and a trust. You should discuss this with an attorney as part of an estate plan.

Your neighbor could trim the branches that extend over the property line into her property. She could not trim the branches on your side of the...

You can order a certified copy of the will. In New York, an executor does not usually petition for discharge, so there should be no discharge...

The new owner can evict you. The Supreme Court can grant a warrant of ejectment or writ of assistance in favor of the landlord and against you.

If your father was the borrower, then his estate is liable for the debt. If you probate your father’s will, the debt will be listed on the probate...

Immediately register the title with the DMV, bring the document with you, and go pick up your truck. I am sorry to hear about your boyfriend. I...

The Surrogate's Court has a standard inventory form. The court does not give a particular reason why is asks that question. I am not sure how or...