In New York, if we’re talking about an inter vivos trust, i.e. one created during the lifetime of the grantor, the creator, as long as the trust...

It is a bit difficult for an individual like yourself to provide all the information necessary in the little amount of space provided to allow an...

Often times a strongly worded letter from an attorney making a demand pursuant to the trust agreement will get her moving. But you will need to...

In New York State a revocable living trust will only control property that has been transferred into the name of the trust. If property is not...

The answer to your question is no, the will and trust are private documents and do not need to be filed anywhere. One of the advantages of having...

I agree with both attorneys who have responded, but want to suggest something short of litigation. Often hiring a good estate planning lawyer to...

What is the least expensive way to settle a probate complaint between quarreling siblings?

I am very sorry to hear that you and your sister are having a problem about this. This happens all too frequently in families. Unfortunately, the...

You don’t indicate what type of real estate transaction this is. In a purchase or sale of real estate, it is my experience that title companies...

Supplemental Trust Fund/Pooled Trust

Medicaid in New York limits the amount of income that a person may receive and still qualify for Community Medicaid. A pooled trust is used to...

Can I sign as Attorney in Fact to create an Irrevocable Trust for my grandmother?

Without question you are going to need a good trust and estates lawyer. First, the terms of the irrevocable trust are going to have to be...