Questions answered by Sharon M. Siegel

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My mother passed away 1 month ago. She had a reverse mortgage leaving no other assets and had

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 24, 2011

I am a NY lawyer. I totally disagree with the prior answers you were given. First, in New York " to open the probate process", means to apply to...

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Does a trustee have to agree to dissolve an irrevocable trust if they feel it is not in the best interest of the beneficiary?

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 22, 2011

I am a NY lawyer. No trustee must sign a revocation. The terms of the trust document govern voluntary revocation of a trustee. A court can order...

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Why when you put questions in i dont get answers or at least ideas

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 22, 2011

I am an attorney. I can tell you with complete certainty that I only answer questions when I know the answer is 100% correct. Unfortunately, that...

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Is my mother responsible for child support?

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 22, 2011

I am a NY lawyer. This is a very complex question and is really beyond the scope of an internet site. However, my gut tells me that the...

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How does a man get power of attorney back from his family when he had no idea he signed it away to them in the first place.

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 22, 2011

I am a NY lawyer. In NY, a power of attorney would need to be signed before a notary public and I tend to think the same laws apply in Florida. ...

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I would like to file the name-change on my deed with the SC Clerk's Office. Is this something I can do on my own?

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 21, 2011

I am a NY lawyer. I would suggest having a lawyer do the paperwork -- like the deed, etc. A deed is very specific and you can buy yourself, or...

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Probated question

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 19, 2011

I am a NY lawyer. If your aunt's only asset is a non-probate asset, and all her personal property is disposed of already, then there is no need...

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Can I file for power of attorney?

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 19, 2011

I a NY lawyer. No is the answer to your question. However, the Surrogate's issue limited letters of administration for discovery. It may be past...

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Can New York court recognize a common law marriage in Michigan?

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 19, 2011

I am a NY lawyer. His chances are not good at all based on the facts as you presented them. The NY courts are very strict about making someone...

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I have a question regarding inheriting a portion of a house. The house was jointly in my parent's names, but they were

Sharon's answer | Answered on April 19, 2011

I am a NY lawyer. You are correct that a divorce changed the ownership from tenants by the entirety to tenants in common. Did the propoerty pass...

Sharon M. Siegel's Answers (1171)

My mother passed away 1 month ago. She had a reverse mortgage leaving no other assets and had

Does a trustee have to agree to dissolve an irrevocable trust if they feel it is not in the best interest of the beneficiary?

Why when you put questions in i dont get answers or at least ideas

Is my mother responsible for child support?

How does a man get power of attorney back from his family when he had no idea he signed it away to them in the first place.

I would like to file the name-change on my deed with the SC Clerk's Office. Is this something I can do on my own?

Probated question

Can I file for power of attorney?

Can New York court recognize a common law marriage in Michigan?

I have a question regarding inheriting a portion of a house. The house was jointly in my parent's names, but they were