I'm starting a non-profit for the LGBTQ community, and I'm looking for a lawyer who can help.

There are many organizations which provide pro bono services to organizations like yours. Probonopartner.org/nonprofits is one of the many...

Falsified will

It is essential that you hire an attorney to represent you at the hearing set for the 21st. If you are unable to find an attorney by then, show up...

Once your Dad has died, you would look to the language in the irrevocable trust to determine what happens. If the trust says you are the sole...

Can I start partnership with two other people, while we are all minors?

Minors likely can't be legally bound by an agreement they sign when they are under the age of 18 in NY. So although you may be able to do it, it...

Income taxes, financial- winning the lottery and giving money to family

Hi there - CONGRATULATIONS!! Under present law, you can give any number of people, up to $14,000/each, and not eat into any of your federal or...

Letter of administration small estate question?

Typically creditors have 7 months to make a claim against the estate. When you received the letters, they became a matter of public record and...

If your parents own the property jointly, on the death of the first it will pass to the second. It will not be a matter of discretion because of...

Is my stepfather allowed to continue collecting rent on my deceased mothers house or must he live in it or sell it?

THese kind of arrangements are often found in people's wills and can be problematic to police. If your mother's intention was to solely enable...

Is it wise to ask Probate Estate Admin. lawyer for references?

It is not standard practice to ask attorneys for references. Often clients give personal referrals and that's how most attorneys get business. With...

When someone dies without a will, an administrator is appointed based on a statute which gives an order of priority - and also, if needed, a...