What is the role of an administrator of a house owned by someone else that is now in surrogate court? What am I obligated to be

First, I am want to tell you that your post complex and I want to give you a better answer. I know that you said your name is not on the deed, but...

My husband and I have several real estate propeties with both our names on deeds. None of us have a will. How it will be divided

I am a NY lawyer. According to NY state law, any property held as husband and wide is considered to be held as tenants by the entirety and will...

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Does an inmate have the right to receive property listed in a will and assign someone to be power of attorney to execute a will

First, a beneficiary can appoint a power of attorney to act for him or her. Second, I can not tell from your post whether or not you have seen the...

Am I entitled to an accounting of final distributions of father’s estate in Putnam Valley, NY? Do I need an attorney to get th

I am a NY lawyer. The executor cannot distribute to some beneficiaries to the exclusion of others if you are all equal beneficiaries. This is...

How does remarriage effect the elderly?

A second spouse (presuming the marriage was valid) has all the same legal rights as the first spouse. How the firt spouse died does not matter. ...

Trust settlement-New York or California?

Your answer depends upon the terms of the trust (which likely states which law governs) and the where the taxes were paid and the trust opened. ...

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Attorney billing

I am a NY lawyer. I agree with Mr. Haber. However, I will offer this advice. Sometimes what seems like a good deal becuase you do not have to...

Taxes and trust probate

In a judicuial/formal accounting, it will specifically list what taxes haves been paid. However, if this is a piece of information you want from...

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Realestate/deeds/ wills/trusts/

I am a New York lawyer. You can not simply remove your parents name from the deed. Your parents would need to sign the property over to you. If...

My father has taken money from my trust fund how can i get this money for myself for protection of the money?

As was stated before, the entire answer depends on whether or not you are a minor. If you are a minor, the vourt will appoint a guardian ad litem...