I am last son of original owners of a house in NY. If I was not named in a will but a nephew was, can I contest it?
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Answered on November 14, 2022
You can contest it. Whether you can win is determined by many facts, obviously not posted here. If you do nothing, the will be probated.
I have unpaid tuition, not loan, from college. Will it go away if i don’t pay it, and does it affect my credit?
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Answered on November 11, 2022
It depends on the status of the claim. If reduced to judgment, it will be on the books for 20 years. If not, the statute of limitations is 6...
Price to sell house?
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Answered on November 10, 2022
There is no one way to settle such a matter. For value, you can hire one appraiser, you each can hire appraisers and average the values, etc. If...
How can we best protect my father's estate?
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Answered on November 08, 2022
Your father should put everything in trust, and then not get divorced. However, there are serious tax issues and matrimonial issues that make this...
My mother died last February, 2021, m sister is executor and after selling things is now trying to probate, what are my options?
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Answered on November 08, 2022
The issue is how much do you want to spend to fight this, and what would you get in the end. The terms of the will are paramount to deciding.
How do I close out the probate process?
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Answered on November 08, 2022
If you are the only heir, you can just do it. The issue is that some money might be commissions, and other money a bequest, so be sure to run it...
What I have to do to get my settlement money?
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Answered on November 07, 2022
It depends on the terms of the settlement. Usually, you get it when you are 21, and your mother is merely a guardian for you. You could sue her...
How do I collect a judgment from small claims court?
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Answered on November 07, 2022
Call a New York City Marshal. They will help you.
Elder Law, Do I have to support my parents when they get older?
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Answered on November 03, 2022
You do not have to support them. There is no legal requirement.
Is a verbal agreement binding
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Answered on November 03, 2022
It is not binding. Real estate contracts must be in writing.