Gave power of attorney to my sister to handle the estate of our mothers affairs ....burial etc. How do i obtain copy of it?
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Answered on July 08, 2022
A POA expires on death. To claim unclaimed funds, there must be an estate. You can be administrator by filing the correct paperwork.
What if other trustee refuses to sign revised Trust document?
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Answered on July 08, 2022
It depends on the terms of the trust. It may be that without consent of the other sibling, it cannot be done.
Does attorney/client relationship end when the client dies?
Or does the attorney now represent the estate of
the deceased?
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Answered on July 05, 2022
The relationship ends on death. An estate needs a new retainer.
If I predecease my spouse, how can I prevent him/her from disinheriting our children and losing it to another spouse/stranger?
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Answered on June 30, 2022
There are many other options. Depends how the properties are held now, and the tax structure. Most lawyers give a free consultation. It is not...
A housing Cooperative deposit return
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Answered on June 29, 2022
If you had a financing contingency and followed the terms of the contract to exercise it.
Can I cash a check made out to my dads estate ?
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Answered on June 27, 2022
Unless you are the fiduciary of his estate, you cannot cash a check made to the estate. You cannot even sign the deed at the closing, so there are...
Does the 3/2 year rule apply to document discovery during 1404 discovery to contest a will?
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Answered on June 27, 2022
It applies to all discovery for 1404 proceedings, documents and questions.
Is a power of autorny issued signed and notarized in another country valid in the US for a non US citizen?
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Answered on June 26, 2022
It depends on the form of power of attorney used. It might be OK.
NY Estate Law - Women with no husband or children wants to name a nephew as executor for her estate.
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Answered on June 24, 2022
Not at the time the will is made. The other nephew as next of kin will need to sign a waiver to probate the will, or object at the time of probate...
If a Trust and Will are already done and only the Will is changed which takes precedence after death?
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Answered on June 23, 2022
If the property is titled in the trust, the trust will govern. If the property is not titled in the trust, the will governs. However, the...