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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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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Probate a Copy of a Will in NYC?
How Can I Probate a Copy of a Lost Will In NYC? Yes – you can Probate a Copy of a Will. Picture the following: …
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, …
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. …
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 …
Claim Against the Estate in NYC
Owed Money from a Dead Person? File a Claim Against the Estate Are you owed money from a dead person? The example below explains the …
Died Without a Will. Now What?
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, …
Last Will and Testament Guide NYC
This “Last Will and Testament” guide will help an individual in New York City understand what a Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is, the benefits …
Meet With an Estate Planning Attorney
Are you preparing to meet with an estate planning attorney? Before you meet with an estate planning attorney for your initial consultation, you should prepare …