You will want to stick around for some quick guidance by one of my New York colleagues, and there are many experienced ones that routinely respond...

If a Petitioner and his attorney consistently fail to notify a Respondent of court hearings, is this unethical?

I agree with Mr. Chen that there may be other procedural or substantive points that you've not disclosed, or that there may be a portion of this...

I inherited my father's interest in his home with my stepmother retaining the other half and keeping it as her homestead.

In all practical senses, these items should probably be divided in half, and you'd do well to gain some kind of agreement from your stepmother. ...

My father's will is headed to probate and his last marriage of 11 months has walked away with 87% of a $3,000,000 plus estate.

I'm very sorry for your loss. If you wish to challenge your father's final Will and allege that it is not actually his Will, you're going to need...

Common Law Marriage

Informal marriages are just that. Living together, holding yourselves out as husband and wife and agreeing that the two of you are married is...

How can I protect my interest in an inherited estate?

While I think I can follow your facts and the division of the estates, your facts do need some cleaning up, and you'd be well-served to seek the...

My father's will states that my brother and I split everything 50/50 including the house. So...

Mr. Shay is absolutely correct that the tax appraisal value or the opinion of one (or several) realtors is an excellent starting point. Of course,...

Both previous responses point out that your father's intentions continue to play a significant role in all of this as well. I'm usually fairly...

My grandson was born with Downes Syndrome and will turn 18 this fall.He has the mentality of a 3 to 5 year old.

Even in a situation where the incapacitated individual has no property, there may exist many reasons to seek guardianship. For example, when your...

Probate Distribution Nerves....

Sometimes the best advice is to go get good advice. Like Mr. Fromm, I would encourage you to at least consult with a probate attorney near you. ...