Q: My father just passed away how can I protect myself
He did not have a will and my brother is trying to take over
A:
You should really call estate attorney as soon as possible as you are in for a fight. It's called contested estate and I am in the middle of one right now and it's not pretty.
Sincerely,
Inna Fershteyn
Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
1517 Voorhies Ave, Suite 400
Brooklyn, NY 11235
tel: 718-333-2394
fax: 718-701-8859
www.BrooklynTrustandWill.com
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A: Go down to the Surrogate's court as quickly as possible and ask to speak to the self-represented litigants support staff, they can help you fill out the forms necessary to begin an administration proceeding. You should apply to be an administrator to gain control over the assets / bank accounts and sue (if necessary) on behalf of the estate. Your brother can of course contest this. Another alternative would be to retain an attorney to immediately put your brother on notice regarding any conduct that may be violative of the law.
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