The burden is on the partner to prove the marital relationship. It is up to the Probate Judge to decide if there was any marital relationship

My parents are both deceased. I found a statement from a credit union in my father's name.

Get a lawyer to help you on this.

My parents are both deceased. I found a statement from a credit union in my father's name.

If it was in his name alone you will need to go through probate...unless the Credit Union lets you have it without having opened some sort of estate.

You need to retain a good probate lawyer to assist you in opening a probate estate then demanding that your brother split the funds. If he won't...

Unclear as to process to follow after death of estranged mother.

Look here under probate attorneys in New York or call the local bar association in New York and ask for a referral to a good probate lawyer. Get...

How to claim deceased brother's small money fromhis bank account

We have several small estate options. The break point for small estates is $15,000.00 or $40,000.00. Who paid for the funeral? Any kids? You need...

Do I need a lawyer who can work the system regarding estate/probate

While your brother's status as a felon would not normally affect his right to inherit from his father's intestate estate, his creditors, etc.,...

Should I file To File Form 706, Form 8939, or Nothing at All

Since there is always the possibility of penalties/interest, etc., for failure to file (if mandated-and only a CPA or tax specialist atty can tell...

My question is in relation to a large distribution of will that has obtained probate. Is is possible for solicitors to finialise

The personal representative could distribute the real property or have the beneficiaries sign an indemnification agreement for any partial...

May I continue to probate my mother's estate?

You really need to direct this question to your own attorney.