An heir showed up to a probable hearing pro se, adjourned to find attorney but no Notice of Appearance was filed.
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Answered on December 13, 2021
In COVID time especially, a second adjournment or an appearance by counsel at the last minute is tolerated. I am not as worried about it as you are.
Can a crazy client sue me frivolously?
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Answered on December 10, 2021
The truth is that anyone can sue anyone for anything if you pay the filing fee. The issue is can you lose, and based on your post, it appears you...
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Dad died awhile ago. He invested in a stock didn’t have a beneficiary. Died in PR I live in NY. How can I collect that money?
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Answered on December 07, 2021
If this is literally the only asset, you could bring it in NY. It is called a non-domicilliary administration.
How can we get out of this particular property dispute situation?
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Answered on December 07, 2021
There is really only one course of action. Bringing a partition action in Supreme Court. This is like a foreclosure, but nearly all settle for a...
Trust help ?
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Answered on December 06, 2021
Something is not right. Obviously matters are governed by the terms of the trust. But, if you were promised money, you should get it.
How do I prove my brother died leaving no heirs?
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Answered on December 03, 2021
You may need to provide what is called an affidavit of heirship, but if no one asks for it, you are fine.
Can I contest my father’s will?
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Answered on December 02, 2021
Short answer is yes. Long answer is the burden is on you to prove the medical incompetence, and the competency bar for signing a will is very low....
Is probate needed kn NYC when the bebeficariy is named legally in the Will ?
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Answered on December 01, 2021
Yes. Wills are not self executing.
How can we get a former trusted to sign resignation papers at Financial institutions to allow the new trustee to take over?
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Answered on December 01, 2021
Is this matter in court or not? If not in court, then you cannot force the trustee to sign. If there is a court order requiring a resignation,...
Force closed home and deceased husband
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Answered on November 30, 2021
Yes, you can pay off the mortgage by refinancing in your name.