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How to Buy Out Siblings’ Shares in a Parent’s House in New York
Detailed answer: How to buy out your siblings’ shares in a parent’s house under New York law Short answer: First…
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New York: Can the Estate Recover Money an Heir Withdraws After a Parent’s Death?
What happens when an heir withdraws funds or uses credit cards after a parent dies — can the estate recover…
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Year’s Allowance (Family Allowance) Petition Requirements — New York
Filing a year’s allowance (family allowance) petition in New York: what to include Not legal advice. This article explains the…
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New York: Step-by-Step Guide to Administering Your Mother’s Estate
Overview — What this FAQ covers This FAQ explains, under New York law, the practical steps people commonly take to…
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New York: How to Move to a Small-Estates Procedure After Paying a Family Allowance
Detailed Answer Short answer: New York treats family allowances and small‑estate/summary procedures differently than some other jurisdictions. If you have…
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New York — What to Do If an Original Will Is Lost or Damaged in the Mail
What to do when the original will is lost or damaged in the mail under New York law Detailed answer…
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Removing an Administrator and Getting Appointed as Sole Heir in New York
Detailed Answer This article explains, in plain language, how to ask New York Surrogate’s Court to reconsider already-issued letters of…
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Challenging an Administrator Who Closed a Joint Bank Account in New York
What to do if an administrator closed a joint bank account without notifying heirs Short answer: Under New York law,…
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How to Review and Correct Missing or Incorrect Probate Filings in New York
Quick summary If you believe probate filings in your father’s estate are missing or contain errors, start by obtaining the…
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How to Fix Errors in Probate Paperwork in New York
Correcting Probate Paperwork Errors in New York Quick answer: Small clerical mistakes (like typos in a name) can often be…