What debts can be collected when a person passes away? For example, credit card debt, bank debts, etc...

A deceased person's probate estate (that is, assets owned in his sole name at the time of his death) are the source of payment for his creditors.. ...

I agree with Attorney Kiperman. If the New York Surrogate's Court rejects jurisdiction, it is due to the fact that the Court has determined that...

Should we try to power of attorney though the court so we can get her an emergency alert system and hard wired phone?

I am sorry for your situation. If your mother is lacking the ability to take care of herself or her financial affairs, you could petition your...

Being we are the beneficiaries, why can't the funeral home at least give us the correct insurance information and policy number?

It is inadvisable to put personal information on Avvo or any other internet site. With that said, please consult with an experienced Fort Worth...

I agree with Attorney Parker. The terms of the trust will establish whether the Trustee is empowered to make a distribution in this emergency...

I have a trust set up for with my son in law for my grandchildren. If he dies what happens to the trust?

I am sorry for the pending loss of your son-in-law. To your question, after his death, the funds in the trust will stay in the trust for the...

What would you suggest if I was your client?

Attorneys Shields and Zelinger have provided you with solid information. If you were my client, I would first read your parents' trust to...

If you inherit a house in NY, do you owe any taxes other than assuming payment of the home’s real estate taxes?

After a person dies in New York, a court-appointed fiduciary must determine the values of the deceased person's assets and file the appropriate...

What are my rights and what can I do and is it in my best interest to contest the will

Attorney Haber has provided you with a solid answer. Please bring the will to an experienced New York attorney to review so that he or she can...

What can I sign or do to make "Tenancy w/ survivorship" only applicable after primary owners passing?

Your grandmother is correct not to put you on the deed as a "joint tenant with right of survivorship" because that would give you a one-half...