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Special education: Can a public school tell a parent that s/he will go to jail/family court for terminating IEP?
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Answered on September 30, 2012
You need an education attorney. If the committee does does not agree on consent, which obviously they do not, that your child no longer needs...
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Can I find out if I am included in my mothers trust by calling her attorney? I am estranged from my brother and cannot find
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Answered on September 30, 2012
Likely not. However, if your mother is not competent, why don't you file for guardianship of her. This way you will you can take of her and her...
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In New York, who owns a house when both parents pass away? does it automatically go to the children?
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Answered on September 30, 2012
While legally the house will get divided among all of her issue, a will can help avoid problems. For example, does she want the house sold...
I was given a piece of jewelry from my father before he died. His will states another person gets it. Do I have to give back.
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Answered on September 30, 2012
If your dad gifted this piece of jewelry to you during your life time, the provision of the will is null and void. Likely, the will says something...
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Do I absolutely need a probate attorney to assist with the execution of my father's will, or can I carry out the process myself?
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Answered on September 30, 2012
I am a NY lawyer. Unlike some other states, you and your sister can file for probate by your selves. However, if there are any objections filed,...
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Dose common law have jurisdiction over family and probate court
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Answered on September 30, 2012
New York is not a common law state, if that's what you wanted to know.
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What should I do about selling estate property?
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Answered on September 30, 2012
This is quite common in this economy. Sometimes it is possible to get a deal for below market where the buyer takes on the responsibility and...
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My sister, neice and my self have lived in my parents house fo over forty years can my younger sister put us out without a will
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Answered on September 30, 2012
I agree with all the prior answers, but wish to add a little more. I see you are in Queens. If the property is in one of the five boroughs, you...
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In a contested will, dragging on for several years, can beneficiaries demand an accounting of the estate/family business?
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Answered on September 17, 2012
Your factual situation is complex and if you have not already done so, hire a lawyer. If you indeed were appointed as co-executor and have...
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My mom and dad both passed away within 2 1/2 weeks of each other and I don't know what to do now
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Answered on September 10, 2012
You have gotten some very good advice and you should seek out an attorney. Likely your parents will contain a provision contain a provision...
