For Michael S Haber Earlier posting re father's properties in Brooklyn

Thanks for the follow up information. I also answered your initial question. If you are the sole beneficiary, then based on the facts above and in...

I am a NY lawyer. 1) "If I die and my husband inherits my property, what happens when he dies?" If you predecease your husband and he inherits...

If there is a delay in the distribution of more than 7 months from the date of the letter is someone is is the beneficiary

I am a NY lawyer. I assume that you are saying that more than 7 months have passed since the issuance of letters (the creditor period) and you...

My friend husband is in nursing home she is 45 he is 79 with 17 yr old child who gets ssi benefits she wants divorce

I am a NY lawyer. The nursing home would only become a legal guardian in a proceeding on notice to a spouse. However, since they were "seperated"...

How do I regain my father's property, which I have the deeds for, from relatives who assumed it on his death 30 years ago?

I have a little different take on the answer. If you have the original deed and have simply not recorded it, you must contact a lawyer to record...

No.Estate tax is paid by the estate If the decedent's assets all pass outside probate and estate tax is owed, a beneficiary can be asked to...

If i have a step-son and my husband dies, how long does he remain my step-son?

I am a NY lawyer. First, a will is not legal vs. Illegal. A will is valid if it was duly executed and the testator (person making the will) had...

What language should I use when writing an affidavit waiver to reduce bond when seeking to become the administrator of an estate

I presume that you have not filed already because your says to become. If I am correct you simply want to dispense with the bond. Check that box...

I recently discovered that the home i grew up in and my mother (now deceased w/o will) paid for is not in her name.

There is only one way to do this, and you have some legal work ahead of you. You cannot do this yourself. You need to establish estate...

When the grantor is incapable of handling their own affairs?

Without seeing the document, it is impossible to know the answer. However, it is a common plan that it be among agreement o all 3. As a side, I...