Is my sister and I still entitled to our Dads life insurance policy?

I have dealt with cases like this in the past....you have to read the decree closely. If the insurance policy is still in force and you are named...

I am a beneficiary listed on a will, however, I believe that the executor is trying to keep everything for themselves.

If you are serious about your concerns, go see an estate lawyer with experience in litigation of estates. He/she can assist you in filing a...

My dad had a living trust and left everything to his grandkids and didn't leave his children anything at all,

To answer your questions directly: A trust can be contested; and you might be able to find a lawyer to take a case on contingency. The real issues...

What kind of lawyer would I need.

Assuming she was a New York resident I would contact a New York probate attorney (you might also search estate administration).

If my daughter had power of attorney to manage my affairs when I was in a nursing care, how can I take it back & do it myself?

Assuming you have the capacity to do so, yes you can revoke the POA. However it also sounds like you may have a cause of action against your...

Widowed parent died without a will.

You should sit down with an attorney to assess the situation - if you father owned everything in just his name he will have to have a probate...

Does Power of Attorney have to be canceled before getting new POA?

If you execute a new POA it will (or should) state that all prior ones are revoked. However if she still has the POA and has used it (or not) and...

You can do whatever you want if you do it on the internet! Seriously though while I think you should use a lawyer and are silly not to, I don't...

Do I have the right to review the will? Do I have any recourse in getting the money my father left me?

It is not exactly clear where the estate is - that will determine where the matter would be/where you should get a lawyer. If you are the...

Small Estate Affidavit question

My esteemed colleagues gave you great answers...I would add as well if not clear that if there are other non-probate assets (joint accounts,...