How do you go about looking for a person who needs to be notified of a will?

So you don't spin your wills, ask the clerk in the surrogate's court in the county that the will is to be admitted for probate. They will give a...

Do verifications in the state of New York need to be made under “personal knowledge”?

A Verification can be made on information and belief that what is stated in the pleadings etc, is true as far as the person signing it knows. As my...

Where would I begin to look to find WHERE in New Jersey my deceased father had purchased 4 family burial sites?

I agree with previous attorney answer. You would need to post on NJ site for help from NJ attorneys. From where did you learn about this? That...

Any witness who is a potential beneficiary- such as your parents- cannot witness the will. You need to seek the advice of a NY attorney to draw up...

NY state my husband died without a will. but a mortgage and personal cc debt. House only in his name. Is it my house? CC debt?

Since there are substantial liabilities, the creditors may petition the court to be named administrators if you do not step in. You should go...

How long does it take to ''read'' a will in New York state ?

Previous counsel is correct. Wills are not "read" in NY they are sent to probate, which simply means that the court will determine the validity of...

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I co-own a condominium unit in NY but title is in one co-owner's name only for convenience. Legal?

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but you are not a "co-owner" of anything in NY unless your name is on the title. You need to get the property...

Do I need to provide a copy of my brother's will to his son before it's filed with the state? I am the executor.

Since you are the executor and hold the original will you must file it with the court-however you should hire an attorney to help you do so. New...

You don't mention the beneficiaries. If you are a beneficiary you have a right to an accounting, but the executor is under no obligation to consult...

CAN A ;ERSON DEEMED INCOMPETENT, LIKE MY GRANDMOTHER WRITE UP A NEW WILL , PURSUADED TO DO SO BY HER SON THE NEW POA

If she is legally incompetent and doesnot understand what she is signing then you can challenge the will once she dies. However you cannot...