Compel Production of a Will
As a beneficiary or distributee, you can Compel Production of a Will when the executor or trustee refuses to provide a copy. Imagine the following: […]
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Probate a Copy of a Will in NYC?
Yes – you can Probate a Copy of a Will in NYC pursuant to SCPA 1407. Picture the following: Robert died survived by his wife,
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Estate Administration Checklist
People often ask for an Estate Administration Checklist for what Administrators After they Receive Letters of Administration. Below is the basic Estate Administration checklist. 1.
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What If a Person Died Without A Will In New York?
What are my Rights if my Relative Died Without a Will? Barbara, a widow, died without a Will. She was survived by her two children,
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Compel an Estate Accounting in Surrogate’s Court
How Do I Compel an Estate Accounting In Surrogate’s Court? If an executor, administrator, trustee, or Guardian refuses to provide information about the financial status
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Preliminary Letters Testamentary
Preliminary Letters Testamentary Authorize Immediate Access to a Decedent’s Estate. Imagine the following: your parent or loved one just died, perhaps as a result of
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Ancillary Probate Proceeding
Ancillary probate is an additional, simultaneous probate process that’s required when a decedent owned real estate or tangible personal Here is an example: Donna owned property in New
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Will Drafting Tips
Top 5 Will Drafting Tips So you have decided to write a Will. Excellent. That’s half the battle. Now that you have begun the process,
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Administrator CTA of NYC Estate
Becoming Administrator CTA of an Estate When no Executor is able or willing to serve, you will need an Administrator CTA to probate a Will.
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Interested Party vs Necessary Party Probate
Interested Party vs. Necessary Party In a NYC probate petition, individuals are often confused by who is a “necessary” party vs who is an interested
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