How to gain access to safe deposit box after the deaths of both parents?
As Executor and Trustee of their Estate, what do I do?
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Answered on November 12, 2024
There is a special form for a petition to open a safe deposit box. If you have voluntary letters in Suffolk you will do it there with the same...
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My brother took my mother to an attorney while she had dementia to take me out of the will. He thinks I don't know this.
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Answered on November 08, 2024
Another option is to apply for guardianship for your mother. Your brother will oppose it, but it will bring the issues forward in a way that may...
What is the typical attorney's fee to assist placing my manhattan coop apartment into my trust?
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Answered on November 07, 2024
It depends what your co-op requires or allows. Typically, you need to have a "closing" with all of the papers that a sale to a third party would...
Can I just go down to the surrogate courthouse and get a court order on the same day?
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Answered on October 25, 2024
If it is a voluntary administration. Depends on the balances in the accounts. Must be under $50,0000.
My aunt and uncle have been married 65 years. My aunt died, but my uncle’s name was not on the deed to the house. Is it his hous
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Answered on October 22, 2024
If there is no will, then your uncle needs to file for an estate administration to pass title. It is 50% his and 50% to the kids. If no kids,...
Adult Protective Services received a complaint against me regarding the care of my terminally ill mother. How do I handle this?
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Answered on October 22, 2024
This is a serious matter. Cooperate with the investigator, who will make a home visit. You do not need a lawyer now, but if there are any issues,...
Is file for Bankryptcy Chapter 7 the best option??
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Answered on October 14, 2024
I would not do anything. These debts are basically uncollectible if your brother stays out of the country and has no assets here.
Can I contest an irrevocable trust on the basis that my mother was taken advantage of by a controlling, conniving sister?
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Answered on September 30, 2024
You would need to prove your mother lacked competency, which is largely a medical question, or that there was undue influence. But there is due...
Can I file for bankruptcy if I sold my home a little under 4 years ago.?
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Answered on September 18, 2024
While any attorney would need to review your finances, the general proposition you cannot file for 5 years is wrong. You sound like a candidate...
Getting married next week Home deed is in sisters and his name, i am the one who makes the money (he is on disability)
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Answered on September 14, 2024
If you are not on the deed, you have no rights. Any money you put into the house is a gift. You do not get it back. As this is jointly owned...