Do we have to divide the estate with the children who do not legally have our father's name?

The children will need to prove their relationship to the father. This can be done in a number of ways, including genetic testing, affidavits, and...

Will I, as a caregiver, be able to get paid through his trust account?if so what do I need to include in the contract

You may have a couple of options. You can possibly be eligible for consumer directed personal assistance program where medicaid may be able to...

Wills: sole-beneficiary deceased. Need a lawyer to help with estate.

Hi there, You should gather a list of assets, ascertain whether there are any beneficiaryvdesignations, and contact an estate attorney near the...

Is there a way around this?

Is the bequest in his will? How much did he overstate? Depending on the wording, you may want to consider a construction proceeding to change the...

Can a new resident get Medicaid?

is she a resident at this point? if so, then she is eligible

How would a joint account between husband and wife or mother and daughter be valued for an estate since there are 2 owners?

the presumption is that each person owned 50%. if you can overcome the presumption, by being able to demonstrate that one party deposited all of...

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How is a house valued for an estate in NY?

the estate tax return asks for a valuation based upon a qualified appraisal. although we have used broker opinion letters, technically you should...

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What are the best inheritance options?

A trust may be a good option. Avoids probate and maintains privacy

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Transferring my home to my children through a life estate. Will I be able to do this even though I have a mortgage?

You need to speak with an elder law attorney. There are some options available to you that will not trigger the gram st germain act

How does the transference of a home work in this case?

Is Jane Mary's only next of kin? Is the house the only asset of Mary's estate Who are jane's next of kin? In general you will have to...