Do we need to record deed twice?

I am a NY lawyer. It is not required that you do two deeds, but I suggest it. This way the chain of title is clear to a title company and if the...

Inheritance problems

Does this lawyer represent you? It is unclear to me. If the lawyer does not represent you, the estate should be paying him. I am unclear on your...

Father-in-law signed deed with life estate with daughter as remainderman. She died. Her wife now wants the house. Can he strike

I am a NY lawyer. It is possible to vacate/strike a deed as not being the last deed. However, your father-in-law would have to prove some sort of...

Final Accounting for a Trust

I am a New York lawyer. If the estate is the beneficiary, I would compel a turnover by the trustee. If you just compel an accounting, the trustee...

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If a special needs trust for an adult is funded, what happens to the funds upon the death of that individual?

I agree that the answer depends on exactly how the trust was set up and funded. However, the trust document will say who has a beneficial interest...

I am a NY lawyer. To the extent that you want the beneficiaries to able to use the copy as proof or offer it for probate or the like, you need a...

Can I sue these trustees?

I am a NY lawyer. In order to know what states laws govern, check the document. This is the first thing. Second, if the trust "went through...

I am a NY lawyer. Rather than a "new beneficiary", there is likely a successor beneficiary in the event your mom predeceases your aunt. If so, it...

The will says split 3 ways. how can i stop the executive of the will from driving up fees.

The best way to get a an executor to offer a will for probate is to file an administration petition seeking to be appointed as administrator. If...

May sue adm. Of the estate if they take a property and move some in and the house catch on fire and not insured?

I am a NY lawyer. It is a breach of fiduciary duty to leave real property uninsured becuase it can result in waste just like it did. You...