My sister wont let me have my inheritence

Please contact an estate attorney soon. Your parent's will and more importantly what instructions it may contain cannot be ignored or distorted by...

My uncle passed 4 years ago leaving no will but leaving a house now the house is in limbo by the bank he took out a mortgage on

No you cannot make the home "yours" by taking possession. Did your uncle have a wife? Children? A fiduciary must be appointed at some point to...

We just took power attorney of a friend who has no knowledge of whats going on with her mother dying last year and her step fa

If you are the agent for your friend (the principle), then you have the authority to find out whats going on. You should consult with an estates...

Immigration question good knowledgable lawyers please answer

Your father is an American citizen. Your best bet is to request his birth certificate as evidence of citizenship.

I have a revocable living trust. It was written in FL when I lived there. Now I live in NYC, and want to add someone to it.

If your plans are long term in New York it's highly recommended that you review and update your estate planning documents with a New York attorney....

Illegal nieces how can I help them become permanent resident?

Based on the facts you have given it does not look like you can petition for their residency, but there are options including deferred action for...

Looking for Trusts and Estates attorney in NY

Try this site and also the T&E section of the NYSBA.

Can I sue my father for not giving me the money that was left for me after my mom's passing?

Did your mom leave a last will & testament or trust?

Has the executor petitioned for letters testamentary yet? Has the will passed probate in Surrogate's Court? You have options to include compelling...

Trying to get permission through surrogate probate court to get medical records. I am named the only beneficiary.

Once a last will & testament is probated the executor will have full authority to obtain medical records of the decedent. In some instances the...