That would be a pretty neat trick!

My daughter receives ssdi and NY Medicaid. She is the beneficiary of $6000 life insurance policy from her father who just died.

The money cannot go into the existing Supplemental Needs Trust unless that trust is a first-party (payback) trust. NYSARC - it depends on whether...

Do I need an attorney for guardian for my elderly mother in NYC.

I agree. In theory, you can bring any proceeding without the help of an attorney. Some are more complicated than others, and an Article 81...

New York Courts apply the "plain meaning rule" to the contents of a Will - ie, children means children, not stepchildren. I agree with the...

Is it a legal process to get a deceased person's name off a deed to their home? If so how does someone start that process in NY

I disagree with your lawyer. I think you do need to probate the Will in order to have a fiduciary (Executor) appointed, who could then sign an...

Some of the distributees do not wish to have their namr placed on a heirship affidavit can the willilling distributee alone s

Generally, when someone dies intestate (without a Will), title to real propery vests automatically in the distributees. If some of the...

How can I ensure that a NY Durable Power of Attorney will be fully honored in Florida, including for real estate transactions?

In general, all states will honor a validly-executed New York power of attorney. If you plan on spending substantial time in Florida, or...

Can you help me file to become the administrator for my sister's estate. She died intestate.

Sure, just about any of us can help. Keep in mind you may need a personal injury attorney as well, depending upon the circumstances of the...

How do I find out if m father had a will or life insurance after his death?

While not all of the tips below require a death certificate, it will likely open many doors. Obtaining one depends on where he was living at the...

How Can i Claim my Inheritance from my father's Will filed in India, and I live in the United States?

If you need a referral, I would recommend contacting the Indian embassy or consulate. I am sure they deal with these issues often, and can...