If there is a health care proxy then that form governs. If gf is the health care proxy then she decides If there is no health care proxy then...

When there is no will, and a blood uncle passed way and then recently his wife, there are no children, no parents

When there is no will then assets pass pursuant to eptl 4-1.1. Did your uncle have children? Did your uncle have a Spouse? Did your uncle have...

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If you believe that a health care proxy was inappropriately obtained then you should aggressively pursue a guardianship proceeding.

My uncle died in New York without a will and no spouse or children.

If your uncle was not survived by spouse, children, or parents, then all will pass to his siblings, and to the children of the predecessors...

How do I get someone off of a deed to a house?

If your step father was bought out then there should have been a deed transferring your step fathers portion to your brother. Now you will need...

There are no commissions on unsold realty. You have to sell to be entitled to commissions. And only then you get commissions on net proceeds of sale

How do I get a power of attorney

If your father has capacity to execute a power of attorney then you should contact an elder attorney. If your father does not have capacity but you...

My father's cousin ,wife stole dads property and put it in sons name property was not left to her she tried to forge will

An unsigned Will has no effect. But if you are the son, then you are entitled to a distributive share.

When does the 5 year look back apply. The date of trust establishment or date assets are deposited ?

The look back period begins from the time you are in a nursing home and have applied for medicaid. This can be confusing to some so it’s easier...

What happens if the estate lawyer is not responding to the beneficiaries lawyer??? ?

If you are not getting the response you want, then you should compel an accounting from the estate. Then, provided you are an interested party,...