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Canadian Executor for NY state relative needs help
Asked on Aug 07th, 2017 on Estate Litigation - New York
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I have been named executor of my American cousin's state. He lives in NY, I live in Canada. I know that he will need a NY based lawyer to assist in the process of settling the estate, when the time comes.I have been trying to contact the lawyer who has drawn up my cousin's will, without success. I am wanting to know if he will take the case (his fees, etc). I would like to know what specific questions I should have for the lawyer, or any lawyer I am interviewing for this job. Also can the NY lawyer that I hire, act on my behalf in terms of dealing with banks, taxes, landlords, etc with my assistance? Is there a web site explaining these legal matters? Can you send me the link if so? Thank you very much.
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The biggest issue in all of this is whether you have the original will. Without it, you will have problems. If you have the original, or know where it is, you do not need the draftsman. Any lawyer practicing in this area will help. Like you would for any professional, like a plumber or auto mechanic, interview multiple people, and get comfortable with the fees charged and the results promised.
Answered on Aug 09th, 2017 at 6:19 AM
Civil Rights Law Attorney serving Rockville Centre, NY
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Lori Nevias, Attorney at Law
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Any good New York trusts and estates lawyer who works in the county in which your cousin lived when he passes away can help you. But depending upon the age of your American cousin, you should probably wait. Unless your cousin is on death's door, I don't see how any attorney can quote fees for an event that might take place in a different county (or state!) an unknown number of years from now!
Answered on Aug 08th, 2017 at 8:18 PM