Is a self settled Supplemental needs trust valid if the court was not notified of it's creation?

I am a NY lawyer. Notifying the court of the existence of a Supplemental Needs Trust and an annual accounting are not statutory requirements which...

For what will I be responsible when handling my aunt's estate?

I am a NY lawyer. First, someone does not get asked to be executrix, that is stated in the will. I believe that you mean administratrix. The...

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Can A fully ExecutedSale of the Coop go to Closing before Surrogate Court Grants a Letter of Administration to the former POA.

I am a NY lawyer. The answer is no. The power of attorney dies at the death of the principal. Unlike real property which passes directly to the...

I am a New York lawyer. Often times credit unions have their own rules about designated beneficiaries that differ from the traditional designated...

Probate Court in suffolk cty, ny

Yes, you can. Some counties are more friendly to the individual. Suffolk County is a small but friendly county. If you go with with completed...

I am a NY lawyer. This depends on whose will you are speaking about. A decedent's will (the person who passed away) can never be changed after...

Can I sue the school for not providing fape and putting my son in a segregated class and regressing?

I am a NY lawyer. The answer is Yes. However, the proof of failure to provide FAPE, is the hard part. If you are even considering this, speak to...

What will happen with my medicaid health insurance?

You were given sound advice by my colleaugues. You will be fine if you only inherited 13,000.

Does real property pass to surviving spouse even if her name is not on the deed?

The amount of time a spouse lived with her spouse and all of the family history are irrelevant to the beneficial interest. If her name is not on...

I am an executor of an estate to a friend who has no family. they are appointing a guardian atlatum because last will was never

I am a NY lawyer. I agree with Mr. Davidson's time frame. However, there are several issues which you have not touched on. For example, are you...