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How do I find out about a life insurance my mother had for my children, her grandchildren.?
She told me it was with travelers
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Answered on April 27, 2020
There are several ways you can proceed. First, you can call Travelers and presume you know that the policy is there but do not know the policy...
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How do I complete a simple will in this pandemic?
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Answered on April 26, 2020
I agree with all of the above answers in that you can have a virtual consultation using a service such as zoom, duo, face time, or a phone call. I...
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What should or can I do if my uncle's wife wont claim my uncle's body and wont help or provide us with my uncle's information ?
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Answered on April 24, 2020
The family has 48 hours to claim the body. It does not have to be the spouse who claims the body. How did she know he died? Do you know where...
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What can I do about getting intomymotherand stepfather's home?
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Answered on April 24, 2020
The answer depends upon why the police sealed off the residence. If it is because of a medical death at home, you must, on notice to the public...
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How can I prevent someone from illegally buying a deceased persons home?
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Answered on April 24, 2020
There are several factors to consider. First, when you say her sister is not competent, do you mean she has an Article 81 guardian? If so, it it...
If my husband , solo practioner attorney dies unexpectedly and has numerous open cases, is wife entitled to money?
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Answered on April 23, 2020
The answer is that the administrator/executor of an estate in NY can sell the practice. However, there are strict rules governing the sale of a...
Can I get legal guardianship of my father even if he’s married ?
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Answered on April 23, 2020
While I agree with both of the prior posts, you must consider any advance directives (such as a power of attorney, health care proxy or living...
My rights with a domestic partnership for 14 yrs. Partner Abandoned the home for 6 months returned and unlawfully evicted me.
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Answered on April 22, 2020
If you own the home jointly or as tenants in common, you can't be evicted from property which you have an ownership in and were occupying. In any...
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Hi, I am in NY and I am the executrix of my dads small estate. Can I sell a vehicle willed to my brother when he wont move it?
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Answered on April 22, 2020
As stated you have rights. However, along with rights come fiduciary responsibilities. The proper way to handle this is to divide the real estate...
How can I get a replacement deed, for a Cemetary plot???
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Answered on April 22, 2020
Yes, this is definitely possible. The first step is likely to form a small estate or do a limited administration and become administrator. The...