Sorry for your loss. You do not have to remove your husband's name from the mortgage nor refinance the loan. The Garn-St. Germain Act is a...

My lawyer isn't licensed to practice in my state

You should discuss this with your NY attorney. A lawyer is ethically responsible for being competent in any legal matter the lawyer takes on. ...

Should I do I Quitclaim deed or a Living Trust?

There are many factors you should consider before gifting this property to your daughter. You have several options, all with different pros and...

If I die, Will my spouse obtain my home if not on the mortgage?

I agree with Attorney Bellenot's assessment. Your Will only controls your interest in the real estate if the property is held by the owners as...

I'll add that whether the son can become executor instead of you depends upon whether he or anyone else is named as an alternate after you. If...

Yes, if the Power of Attorney is a CT statutory form or similar document, then the attorney who is acting as notary is only taking the...

If there's a death in family with a will that your excluded from...can you still receive anything ?

If his father had a valid Will, then the father does not have to leave an inheritance to a child. If he did not have a Will, then all of his...

Can my parents quit claim their home to my brothers and sisters

The answer depends upon your parents' needs and goals. If they might need Medicaid or other public benefits to pay for the homecare, then they...

Moms died assets went to probate, I received decreed in the mail ?

There are several decrees and notices that you might receive from the probate court following your mother's death. If you are uncertain what you...

How do I fight Medicaid who put a lien on my grandmother's house

The answer depends on many facts which you have not provided. Do you have any ownership intereset in the property? Is your grandmother still...