I am a CT. resident with real property in NYC NY

There's another aspect to this which you may want to think about. If you own real property outside of your state of residence, there will have to...

My sister is trustee to my 500 , 000 plus inheritance Both sisters serve to inherit ant the principle should I die .

This is not a questions that can be answered without further information. The answer depends to a large extent on the terms of the document...

My mother has POA for my elderly father. Do I have the right to contact their attorney?

Abuse of seniors is an epidemic. A recent Wall Street Journal article put the annual figure at over $2 Billion. Let's look at what your choices...

Can a lawyer in CT create a will for a client in North Carolina? Do they need to have a license in North Carolina?

I'm a Connecticut lawyer, and do not know North Carolina law. With that caveat, here are some thoughts. Many states,including CT, have a...

You said that your sister died intestate [no will]. However, you used the word "executor." An executor is someone who is appointed by will. The...

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We have a signed will which is witnessed and signed by first party. It is not notarized, though. Will it hold up in court?

Under Connecticut law, a will must be in writing. and signed at the end by the testator [will maker]. It has to be witnessed by two people who...

How to prove froud or Undue Influence in Wills.

One judge described undue influence as a "Svengali like state" in which someone , by manipulation or deception, obtains a bequest by overcoming the...

How can I find out if I was a beneficiary or in my father's will?

When someone dies, the Probate Court has to notify his or her heirs if an application is made to open an estate. your half sister could have been...

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You need to have each of the beneficiaries sign a "receipt and release." This is a legal document which states that the beneficiaries received...

Can an IRA be transfered after someone dies? My mother recently passed away and she has an IRA.

All distributions from IRAs are taxable income. You might be able to save money by having the IRA continue for your benefit rather than have the...