Probate: What It Is and How It Works, With and Without a Will

Learn how probate validates a will, pays debts, and distributes assets to heirs. State intestacy laws apply when there is no ...

Syracuse Estate Administration Attorney Frederick P. Davies Guides Central New York Families Through the Probate and Administration Process

SYRACUSE, NY - Families facing the loss of a loved one often find themselves navigating unfamiliar legal territory ...
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What's the Worst Thing That Can Happen If You Die Without a Will?

If you die without a will, the state decides what happens to everything you leave behind: your money, your home, and even your personal belongings. That process, called intestate succession, can lead ...

My widowed neighbor passed away 10 years ago, but we just discovered a will leaving everything to our family. What should we do next?

Finding a valid will years later begs the question: is it too late?
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Dying without a will: What happens next?

(InvestigateTV) — Only 24% of Americans have an estate plan, according to a recent survey from Caring.com, meaning most are leaving the fate of their assets to chance if they become disabled or die.
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Ask a real estate pro: What happens to our mother’s house after she died without a will?

Q: Our mother recently passed away in Florida. I live in another state, so the last year before she died, my brother moved in with her to be able to help. The house was owned for decades by both our ...