When you probate a will in New York, the probate petition requires that you list and give notice to 1. The beneficiaries listed in the will 2. The...

if you are looking for a form that will help you prepare an inventory of assets then look at New York Surrogate's Court Forms. Here's a...

Can ownership of house transfer without ancillary probate?

real property can transfer by "operation of law." when a decedent dies with assets other than real property, then you must commence a probate /...

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Aunt had stroke and is now in Nursing Home. Medicare will run out in 11 days. I am filling out the Medicaid application now.

There are things you can do to shelter some of aunts remaining assets. Your aunt is allowed to keep $14,400 in her name. You can also use funds to...

If I create a revocable living trust in New York, can I have real estate owned outside NY in that same living trust?

Quick answer is yes you can create a trust and put all those assets into the trust to avoid probate. But be careful with ny as your situs because...

My mother died intestate. She and my father jointly owned a home. my dad is selling the house? am i entitled to a share?

hi there Sorry to hear about your mom. You can check the title to a parcel of property on acris. Google acris. You can search by address. In order...

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If i am poa of my dads bank account and he and his wife are in medical facilities. can we spend money for needs?

If your parents are in medical institutions and are incurring medical expenses, they may be eligible for medicaid. You should speak with and...

When was the transfer made? Who are the primary residents living in the house? What was the original purchase price paid? Can you estimate what...

How do you reopen an estate matter for an outstanding disputed attorney bill in Surrogate court?

What county is this? If the second attorney truly settled the estate then all creditors should have had an opportunity to present their claims...

Dad died and our house was owned by him and grandpa equally. They were tenants in common, not joint. Grandpa died before dad.

Hi there, sorry to here about your dad's passing. When people own property as tenants in common, their respective interest in the property must...