Will I be able to a receive a letter of testamentary for my decedent brother since I am the only surviving member of the family?

Since there is no will, in order to administer an estate, you will need to obtain Letters of Administration and file an Administration Petition...

When you put a house into a Medicaid trust, you are really transferring the equity that the home represents. Any liens on the property will remain...

The 1404 examination is an opportunity for those who have legal standing to examine those who were witness to the execution of the will as well as...

I am sorry for your loss. Assets owned by your son at his death, like his home, are part of his estate. Without a surviving spouse, as you have...

Do I have to have a probate lawyer or can I file myself? Do I have to file within thirty days after death?

Just because someone passed away does not necessarily mean that the probate process is necessary. You need to know what the decedent owned and how...

What do you do when the executor of a estate with hold assets from probate court to keep another from claiming funds from a 401k

If the 401(k) had a death beneficiary, as is almost always the case, it passed by pertain of law and is not a probate issue. You need to speak...

What should be listed in probate court

I hate to be the one to say you need to consult with a trusts and estates attorney but in this instance, it is really hard to give you direction...

What should be listed in probate court

I hate to be the one to say you need to consult with a trusts and estates attorney but in this instance, it is really hard to give you direction...

My brothers and I inherit a house in Puerto Rico, how can we claim it from New York State?

Not sure what you mean by claim it. Assuming you mean inherited it, the next question would be how title to the property was held prior t death. ...

Trying to locate a copy of my grandfathers will in upstate N.Y Contacted county surrogate courts no luck. Where do I go now?

I practice in Saratoga County and would love to speak with you regarding this matter. Regardless, I hope you are able to locate the will.