New York Probate Legal Advice (324 found)

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James P. Frederick
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The real question is whether a title insurance company would issue a policy for...
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Joel A. Drucker's answer
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When your mother in law and father in law divorced, title to the house by...
Andrew Daniel Myers
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First of all how can it take a couple of years to run a car through probate?...
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Rudolf J. Karvay's answer
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I recommend that you consult with your own attorney regarding your rights in...
Ian William Maclean
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For better or worse the answer is, "it depends." Most Surrogate's Courts are...
Jeffrey Scott Goethe
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If you and your siblings inherited a 50% share in Florida real estate, you are...
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Edward Joseph Smeltzer II
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Typically a joint account passes to the surviving account holder upon a death....
Ellen A. Victor
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No one can force you to sign the Waiver. If you refuse to sign the waiver of...
Ellen A. Victor
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What you need to file in New York is a Petition for Ancillary Probate in the...
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Rudolf J. Karvay's answer
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First, you have the right to retain your own attorney to protect your interests...
Edward Joseph Smeltzer II
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As a percentage beneficiary of the estate I would argue that you are entitled...
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Michael Davidov's answer
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Your deceased sibling's children would either consent to the probate by signing...
Henry Daniel Lively
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The life estate is based on your father's life and terminates on his death. At...
Gerry M. Wendrovsky
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without reading the separation agreement, as well as the life insurance...
Ellen A. Victor
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In New York, if there is a will and the spouse is left out of the will, or...
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Rudolf J. Karvay's answer
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Funeral costs are paid first. Administration expenses and legal fees are paid...
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Steve Fromm
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For the operations of an LLC, you must look at your operating agreement. This...
Carlos Gonzalez
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I would agree with the previous answer, and say that your operating agreement...
Karen L Brady
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I am not licensed to practice in New York. For that reason, you should consult...
Ellen A. Victor
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As the previous lawyer stated, under New York's laws of intestacy, your aunt...
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Ellen A. Victor
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No, your daughter as executrix will not be responsible for personally paying...
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Rudolf J. Karvay's answer
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I have written two legal guides that will provide some information pertinent to...
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Ian William Maclean
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It is hard to tell what your case is about. Is it a probate of a will, an...
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Janet Lee Brewer
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Based on the information you've provided, it sounds like you need a lawyer in...
Ronald Anthony Sarno
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It is never wise to close an estate without an attorney. NYS is a rather...
Steven J Oshins
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You should use a lawyer. There's a reason people go to law school and gain...

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