My mother of 91 years who live at NY died. I am the only daughter and the one that pay for her to be care?H
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Answered on June 11, 2023
In New York, the police seal an apartment when someone dies alone. It is the law. To unseal, you need an order from the Surrogates Court. If you...
Estates, Powers and Trusts Law - EPT § 5-3.1 Questions
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Answered on June 11, 2023
Yes. You need voluntary letters of administration from the court.
If a 97 year old with a life estate is put into a nursing home and makes 30,000$ a year . Is the home going to have to be sold?
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Answered on June 10, 2023
Probably not, as the life estate has limited value. The issue is she on Medicaid or not, and who guaranteed payment, if anyone.
Inheritance being held from my Son.
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Answered on June 09, 2023
If it is a will, it is public, but he is also entitled to a copy. If it is a trust, he has to sue to get it. The same suit would be to compel...
I need to get a power of atty for health for my brother but I live in NY and he lives in Fla?
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Answered on June 09, 2023
The other lawyer is 100% right. You need to do a Florida guardianship. There are lawyers that specialize in this. Use this site to find one near...
Do I resolve a probate issue in the state in which the deceased lived or the state where the property exists?
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Answered on June 02, 2023
The other lawyer is not necessarily right. Talk to an SC lawyer first. You may need a NY administration or not. Your uncles and aunts are right....
Will a power of attorney allow my spouse to handle an inheritance for me?
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Answered on June 01, 2023
You should hire an AZ lawyer. Use this site to search for one.
Contesting elective share in New York?
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Answered on May 31, 2023
You need to elect the elective share by filing a certain form by a certain deadline. If you miss it, you are out. Once you file, it is hard to...
What should i do my mom died with no will and my sister forged signatures so she can own home and intends to kick me out?
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Answered on May 25, 2023
Unless the forgery has already been ruled on in a criminal case, you are going to have to fight and prove it. Forgery cases are very hard and...
What happens when a deceased person's name is still on a house deed?
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Answered on May 23, 2023
"Supercede" is not the right word, but title in the deed governs. So, if it was joint tenants, it goes to the life partner's estate 100%. If it...