How do I contest a will

You would have to prove that your father lacked the mental capacity to know the nature of his act or that the change was a result of undue...

Can an appointed administrator of a NY estate appoint a power of attorney to handle some of the matters

You can hire a landlord tenant attorney.

You can probate the estate but may not be able to probate the will due to the length of time since death. You should figure out the value of the...

Katie's mother passed, she is disabled, she was caregiver for 10 years, the WILL is 20 years old, the family asked her to leave

Probably need. Inheritance is not based on need. It is based on the testator's wishes. Katie can consult with a probate attorney to confirm this.

What is the usual response time for a lawyer to submit a counter offer to another lawyer?

There is no set answer. It's good practice to put deadlines for acceptance of offers and counteroffers.

My mother died in June and had three life insurance policies. Two of them had designated beneficiaries but one did not.

Depending on the value of the policy, you might be able to present the insurance company with an affidavit for collection of personal property or...

Where can I find documentation that someone was the executor of another person's estate?

I would look at the probate records in the court where the estate was probated.

Probate - If a deceased person left property that was sold, is the deceased's only living brother entitled to receive anything?

A probate attorney would have to review the will to determine exactly how the house was awarded to your grandfather. In addition, the attorney...

As long as you don't damage the tarp, you are fine. Even if you did, this is a civil matter.

Will states Son to inherit home & to niece if survives son. Mom died 3 yrs ago & son 7 days ago. Can niece inherit?

Many times, there is a time frame that the first heir has to survive the decedent. You want to consult with a probate attorney in the county in...