Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
father died 4/10 lefr no will had checking acct with my bothers name on it.also had life ins.which he said was cancelled when he turned 100, do i have a right to get half of everthing
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Maybe, at best, but more facts are needed. Why did the checking account have your brother's name on it? Was it merely as an accomodation to assist your father if he could not sign a check, or did your father actually want him to inherit any balance if your father died? Who is named as beneficiary of the insurance? If you are a named beneficdiary, you share in the policy. Litigation against your brother may be required. This is a response to an Internet question and the reply is not intended to be legal advice or as creating an attorney-client relationship.