CAN A ;ERSON DEEMED INCOMPETENT, LIKE MY GRANDMOTHER WRITE UP A NEW WILL , PURSUADED TO DO SO BY HER SON THE NEW POA

I stand by the answer I gave you previously. However, I would not wait until the person passes to act. If you believe that your grandmother is...

In NYS, what are the laws of a felon in regards to being listed with another family member on property transfers.

I am a NY lawyer. In additon to the advice you have already been given, there is no law prohibitting the court from appointing a criminal as...

Can a new POA and will be written up if the person is deemed incompetent to do so?

I am a New York lawyer. The answer to the question of whether someone who is incometent can execute a power of attorney is: No. As to your...

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I am a New York lawyer. I am surprised that the issue of administration expenses was not addressed in a settlement. In any event, the executor is...

My late parents' will granted all property to the 3 daughters. The will is probated and I am the executor.

I am a NY lawyer. If the will is probated, this is a very simple matter. Assuming your letters are not restricted, then you need to see a lawyer...

How long does an unnamed heir have to contest a will in New York State?

I am a NY lawyer. If you have been sent a waiver and consent, you are likely a distributee (next of kin) of the decedent. If you do not sign the...

How does the $750,000 home equity exemption for Medicaid in NYS for home health care work? What happens if home is worth more?

I agree with the prior answer. The $750,000 value is firm. However, depending on your timeline there are many strategies you can use to reduce...

A need to file a new will w/new attorney-previous one is suspect and showing dangerous signs of ineptitude and possible fraud

I agree with my colleague that your situation is ripe for abuse. Depending on the asset, valuation is key to developing a plan for how to proceed....

What does "exercise right to interstate property" mean?

I am a NY lawyer. I think you mean intestate, as Mr. Haber said. Intestate means died without a will. This is the term I think you are...

Plz explain the differences between an 'adminstrator'-vs-executor-vs-conservator w/respect to setting up will+endowment

I agree with all of the prior definitions. However, I just would add thatnthere are many ways to set up a small foundation and there are a lot of...