You can set up a trust for anyone your heart desires- even your beloved pet. The drafter can tailor the trust to reflect your concerns and needs. ...

You need to contact a lawyer as soon as possible. More details will be needed for a lawyer to advise you adequately. In short, if your sister was...

Claiming a child on tax return

Typically only the custodial parent may claim the child as the dependent. However, the child can be treated as the qualifying child of the...

NY state trustee administrative fee

The trust may provide a fee schedule or, if the trust is silent or provides for statutory commission, then reference should be made to the Section...

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My mom is worried that her 2nd husband will claim ownership of half her apartment if they split up or she passes–-should she be?

It sounds like your mom has taken appropriate measures to make sure her property ends up in her children's hands. However, to be safe and avoid her...

Can I get my taxes back from ssdi if they were not entitled to take them?

Yes, you should contact the SSA office and ask them to mail you an appeal form. You can get the form online, but I suggest you call or visit a...

IF A MAN DIES DURING DIVORCE DO CHILDREN WHO ARE FROM ANOTHER MARRIAGE HAVE A CLAIM ON THE ESTATE IF THERE IS NO WILL

Yes, under the NY Intestacy statute the surviving spouse is entitled to $50,000 plus the remaining half of the net estate if the decedent had...