My father passed away 2012 and left me in his will and my sister is the executor of the will. I have yet to see

If the will has been probated and your sister has been formally named the executor by the Surrogate's Court, she has a fiduciary duty to you as a...

Can I assign my interest in an administration proceeding ? I just don't want anything to do with it, the money will be minimal.

There is no form to fill out or way to really assign your interest. If you don't want your other sister to receive your portion, you could always...

How long after a person dies can you file a claim for the funeral costs on the estate in the state of new York?

Since your brother was still married to his wife and the properties were both titled in their names jointly, they would pass immediately on his...

The previous answers are correct. You have a right to receive an accounting from your uncle or the estate attorney to review what has been done...

Is it common practice for attorneys keep original wills and only release copies until the death of the creator of the will?

The creator of the will, called the testator, has the final say who keeps the original will. The attorney who drafted the will should inform the...

When you are selling a home in NY (Onondaga County), does the town or county have to do an inspection before the sale?

No, Onondaga County does not require an inspection be done by the town or county or anyone else when you sell a home. Typically, the purchase...

What is a reasonable fee for an attorney to prepare basic wills, living wills, & power of attorney for a married couple?

Here in New York, for a Power of Attorney done with a will, I would typically charge $50 for each and then $400-$500 for 2 wills, totaling about...