I probably need an attorney who is an expert on estate planning or Elder Care Law.

I am a NY lawyer. What you propose is a simple transaction. Your mom, as surviving tenant, needs to hire a lawyer to prepare and record a deed...

After POA ceases, what happens

The agent can do nothing using the power of attorney. The caption must be changed to the name of the decedent. This is becuause an agent may not...

I am a NY lawyer. Your post touches on several issues. First, there isno central place for wills to be kept. Second, if you have the original...

My dad passed away. My dad had a will stating all 3 children to share his estate.

I am a NY lawyer. If the checking and savings account were validly created, they are yours and pass outside of probate. If the will states all...

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I want to sell my home but 25% of the home belongs to 4 other individuals and one of them refuses to sell. What can I do?

I am NY lawyer. When property is owned as tenants in common and not all tenants agree, any tenant can commence a partition action. A partition...

In NY, does a joint accoutn take precedence over a will?

I am a NY lawyer. If the joint account in question is valid and creted after the will, the title on the account governs. The joint account is a...

What happens if an estate does not close? I have found major discrepancies in estate transactions and have asked for proof.

I am a NY lawyer. Unfortunately, they may be counting on the fact that you will not hire seperate counsel. The estate's attorney does not...

Need to know rights on access to will if you are an executer After fathers deceased and wife wont let anyone see the will.

I am a NY lawyer. There are two thoughts I want to add. First, if she refuses to produce the original will, a copy can be offered for probate...

Will a notarized document hold up in court?

I am a NY lawyer. Possibly. Without seeing the document, it is impossible to say definitely yes. It is very good for your case that the person...

My mom was injured and is filing suit. If she receives compensation, will this affect her Medicaid eligibility?

You asked a great question. The answer is that if she receives it outright it can affect her Medicaid eligibility. However, there are other ways...