Questions answered by Frederick Putnam Davies

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Cash advance to beneficiaries is it distribution of principal?

Frederick's answer | Answered on April 02, 2016

I would need more information to give you a definitive answer. However, if you are concerned about the estate's tax returns, you may want to meet...

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How can one of my father's children become the administrator when the wife is not doing anything?

Frederick's answer | Answered on April 02, 2016

I am assuming that there is not a Will. If there is a Will and the executor who is nominated in the Will fails to serve, the successor can...

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Any experience with this situation? Is there any way that we can follow the last wishes of my cousin instead of intestate?

Frederick's answer | Answered on March 28, 2016

I'm not certain that I understand the your question. First of all, is the copy of the will significantly different from the distribution under the...

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Can she legally refuse to release any part of the estate?

Frederick's answer | Answered on March 26, 2016

The lawyer does not control the estate. The executor controls the estate. Your father has the right to make a distribution to the beneficiaries. ...

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Is it to late to do anything

Frederick's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

Do you have a lawyer representing you? Is there a lawyer involved with the probate? Did you sign a receipt and release? What is your connection...

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Here lawyer told my lawyer if we keep pursuing to get bank statements he was going to go after house that I had live use

Frederick's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

I am assuming that your parents have died and that your sister was appointed as the Executor by the Surrogate's Court. If there was a Will and you...

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Do we have to divide the estate with the children who do not legally have our father's name?

Frederick's answer | Answered on March 17, 2016

The rules of intestacy will apply. Each of your father's children, regardless of surname, to include the lineal descendants of your father's...

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Is there a way around this?

Frederick's answer | Answered on March 14, 2016

I am sorry for you loss. Without additional information, it is difficult to answer your question directly. However, if your father's estate is...

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Wills: sole-beneficiary deceased. Need a lawyer to help with estate.

Frederick's answer | Answered on March 14, 2016

I'm sorry for your loss. Did your sister have a Will? If she died in New York, it will be necessary to probate the Will in the County (or...

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Is my lawyer the best chose of executor my will

Frederick's answer | Answered on March 13, 2016

Did your lawyer first consider your family members and friends? Under New York State law, your lawyer must explain to you that not only will he or...

Frederick Putnam Davies's Answers (91)

Cash advance to beneficiaries is it distribution of principal?

How can one of my father's children become the administrator when the wife is not doing anything?

Any experience with this situation? Is there any way that we can follow the last wishes of my cousin instead of intestate?

Can she legally refuse to release any part of the estate?

Is it to late to do anything

Here lawyer told my lawyer if we keep pursuing to get bank statements he was going to go after house that I had live use

Do we have to divide the estate with the children who do not legally have our father's name?

Is there a way around this?

Wills: sole-beneficiary deceased. Need a lawyer to help with estate.

Is my lawyer the best chose of executor my will