Can an elderly woman with dementia have her property and money to reimburse for her care?

I am a NY lawyer. You have been some very good advice. I would speak to a lawyer about an Article 81 guardianship. This will address the needs...

If a power of attorney takes money or property from some one, can this be reversed

I am a NY lawyer. You should get yourself appointed as administrator and then compel a turnover to the estate. If the propoerty was not sold to a...

I am a NY lawyer. While the form for "compelling an accounting" is cut and, that is only one factor in accounting proceeding. There are other...

How to close an intestate estate

First, an estate can only be closed when there is no income and principal remaining. Seven months after issuance of letters, you must file an...

Are relatives by marriage legal heirs, distributees, or next of kin?

I am a NY lawyer. Anyone (even a creditor) can petition the Surrogate's Court to become an administrator of the estate and even become and...

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Does my mother have the right to sell,without children signing off?

This depends on how the property was titled. Only the record owner of property can convey marketible title. Check out the chain of title and you...

If my husbands in a nursing home and his mom dies and leaves him some estate am i entitle to speak for him

The prior answer is correct as to the legality. This may be a little more complicated depending on the facts. Is your husband private pay? ...

Bronx guardianship - intestate administration

There is a specific way to go about this. As to the guardianship, you must file a Statement of Death and final accounting, which will need to be...

How do I change the deed to the house my husband and I co-own in ny?

FIrst, any transfer that you do must be signed by all owners, not just you. Second, you should make the transfer quickly so that you minimize any...

My mother made a codicle before dying that left her half of our home to me. My father plans to sell, & threw me out. Help!

If your father refuses to show the will, you can commence an administration proceeding. He will be served and if there is a will, he will cross...

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