Wills in ny state?

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My grandmother passed away a few months ago. I believe i was in the will but the executrix (my aunt) has not givin me a copy

A will is a public document, you go to surrogate court in the Bronx, and you request a copy of the will. If you believe you will not recieve your...

When is the landlord no longer the legal owner in a building that is in the motion for judgement of foreclosure and sale stage?

It may be of interest to someone who intends to tear it down. NYS has some strong protection for tenants in foreclosed buildings, and I suggest you...

I certainly hope that the woman has a family lawyer since this type of situation requires very strong legal assistance. Family courts know about...

Can i get custody of my 16 year old niece?

This is very fact specific, and the usual procedure is for guardianship. Another option is for temporary not permanent custody. Courts cannot...

What can happen when I go for Child custody? And I want to move out of state with my child to give him a better life?

I do not recommend doing this type of application without the help of a NYS family lawyer. Speaking in general terms, the court normally allocates...

Can non-legally separated spouses enter into a pre-divorce Agreement wherein the spouse agrees NOT to contest a divorce?

Almost all of these mutual agreements between husband and wife have NO legal validity. Marital distribution in NYS is based on equity and adultery...

What are my rights?

You have a right to a home and to support money for the children. At some time you need to file for divorce and petition the court for pending...

I am the executor of an estate, our lawyer won't let me pay bills and manage the money, he says it's up to him, is he right?

Your estate attorney appears to be commingling estates funds with his own which is NOT a proper way to do this. Depending on the complexity of the...

Can I get fired from a new job for taking off to have a baby? Do discrimination laws cover me if I'll be 8 months when I start?

Normally pregnancy is a protected "disability." However since you are a probationay employee for the first three months (usually), that may mean it...