Both attorneys raise good points. In NY there are means of dealing with this issue. They all require petioning the Surrogate's Court for relief...

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When a couple lives together and has a child and one person passes awayan who is entitled to all properties?

In New York state, if a decedent dies without a will (called intestate), the next of kin would inherit. In your case, her daughter is the next of...

The answer is yes, if the trust says so. However, if the trustee can't act or fails to act (as opposed to hiring a professional), you may need to...

I agree with the prior answer answer that you should proceed with caution. A bank or other such lender is likely not to lend to an estate without...

In new york city who pays the bill for an involuntary hospitalization

New York State has a common law doctrine called "the doctrine of necessaries". This governs what a spouse is responsible for covering. If you...

Where can I search for an estate lawyer for new york? My lawyer is very passive and not returning my calls & I paid in full.

Closing an estate in New York can be tricky becuase there is no formal final accounting requirements. As a matter of housekeeping, make sure that...

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My grandmothers house was signed over in 2007. Now she is in a nursing home. They say she owes $35,000. How does the house...?

As said by Mr. Marshall, this may be a planning opportunity. I have several questions that would affect my answer. First, is the deed recorded? ...

If an estate was settled and money has been in the bank for 8 years after the person that was on medicare passed away who should

A creditor has 7 months from the issuance of letters to file a claim against the estate. There is always a reasonable notice standard. Eight...

Giving my friend guardianship to my minor daughter

It sound to me as if you are giving guardianship to a friend for a reason you think involves citizenship. Giving guardianship of a child is a...

I am the co-executrix of an estate & a car is involved that is not paid for I was left the car in the will

Your answer depends on the terms of the will. If there is a provision for debts of the decedent to be paid, then as co-executor, you can pay this...