My mother passed away. She owned a car, which was her only material asset. How do I handle selling it?

If her assets are worth less than $30,000, you can initiate a small estate proceeding. As the named executrix, you can apply to serve as the...

If my dad is deceased and my dad mom dies and she leaves him a house and money who does it go to his spouse or his children

The situation you describe is not entirely clear. It sounds as if your paternal grandmother died, and her will left her assets to her son (your...

Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts in NY State

There are different types of irrevocable trusts. For example, if you have a disability and are younger than 65, a court can create a first party...

Arguments under the UCC are complex. If you can obtain the advice of counsel who is familiar with them, it is a good idea.

Does the executor have the right to give money to a.person mentioned in the will more than what is stated?

Wills often contain “specific devises” (or bequests) and a “residuary clause.” Specific devises describe specific property or amounts that...

Parents house is signed over to kids in living trust..is there any way you can get one of the kids off..??

A revocable living trust can be amended. If your parent wants to amend the trust, he or she should consult with an estate planning attorney. ...

Do i need a will if i have no estate

If you have an asset that you forgot about, don't know about (e.g., an unclaimed fund), or which doesn't exist yet, then presumably, you'd want...

Dad past away 2013 ( had will ) mom past 2015 ( no will ) 8 children no executor. do I need probate court to settle estate

Based on the few pieces of information that you provide, it sounds like your father's will must be probated, and your mother's estate will go...

Did the last parent who died have a will that states who inherits the property? I’d be interested in knowing more about the estate. If there were...

I want to have a joint will where the predeceased spouse bequeaths everything to the surviving spouse and then the

It is possible, but not recommended. It used to be common for spouses to use a joint will. It is simpler and, now, more common for each spouse to...