I live in California,however, I am asking a question concerning probate in New York State

YOu should definately contact the Surrogates Court (Probate Court equivalent) and find out the status, what has been filed and where things are. ...

How do i transfer title to real property to me in probate?

Title is transferred pursuant to the order of probate as part of the prayer. The order gets recorded in the chain of title. You have no right to...

Is a person who resides in a home left in trust responsible for paying the yearly taxes and home insurance?

THe first four months are the liability of the trust. After that, you need to look at the terms of the trust to determine what is included in the...

What are the Successor Trustee's responsibilities to the beneficiaries of a irrevocable living trust?

First it sounds like you need a new attorney. Only the acting trustee has duties and responsibilities. A Successor Trust, who is not acting, and...

As a Trustee you need to be represented by an attorney. It appears you are not. You need to get one. The Heggstad is served with a Judicial...

Do I have grounds to contest a will based on mental incompetence of my cousin who changed her will recently?

You dont have the right as a beneficiary to contest the estate plan while your cousin is alive, but a conservator can. If your cousin lacks...

Does a person have the right to question a person with power of attorney for them?

It is not true. Moreover, if your friend has capacity she can revoke it at any time. The Power of Attorney is a fiduciary of and for the...

Is holding an insurance policy for money owed instead of final expenses legal?

The beneficiary of the life insurance is the person entitled to the proceeds. The life insurance is not liable for your dad's funeral...

Estate and balancing the inequality of beneficiaries with House and assets to satisfy a Wills wish for "Equal Distribution" ?

Are the parents living or deceased? Only the Will of the last to die would be relevant is the first to die gave everything to the survivor. This...

My Mother passed away a month ago and left a Will, how long do you have to file papers with the court to open the estate?

You need to contact a probate attorney without furthur delay. He obviously is not filing for probate and you may have to initiate the process.