I was named as a legatee on a will. Was sent a notice of waiver of citation to sign saying the account was closed prior to death

You are not seriously asking this question, correct? You can request that the Surrogate's Court grant you time to consult with and possibly retain...

If your estate lawyer withdraws as your attorney and has filed a motion with the Surrogate Court,what should u do as the client?

Retain new counsel. Attorney solicitation is prohibited. You can search AVVO, contact the local bar association, or many other legal...

As the owner of a small taxicab fleet, what minimum wage must I pay my W2 employee drivers starting Jan 1, 2015?

You really should retain a wage and hour employment lawyer for this issue. Here are a few reasons for doing so. Even if you pay the correct...

Disability Discrimination & Continuing Violation Doctrine

1) April to December is 9 months. What reasonable steps have you taken to remind them that you truly need the accommodation? 2) Have you spoken...

In New York can a niece who is not a blood descendent inherit if there is no will.

He should make a will. The POA and health care proxy die with him. Without a will his estate property, if any, will be distributed among the...

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My Dad just died in Queens County NY with little assets. Does it need to go to probate?

Mr. Markman and Ms. Elder are both correct. Follow the Small Estate administration in New York. Although I am no longer in Florida, there is a...

There is no time limit. Best practice, if there are assets to be probated, is to apply as soon as possible. The Surrogate's Court can order...

Do I need a court order for a living will and health care proxy and disposition of remains

Your living will, health care proxy, and durable power of attorney, if executed properly remain valid as long as you live or until you revoke or...

Can this contract be amended? Power of attorney.

Yes. Either you or your agent can enter or amend a contract unless the POA document restricts or forbids the POA from such actions or until you...

Can an employee of a funeral home enter into a power of attorney with its customer?

Insufficient information. A fiduciary holds a principal's interest above their own. If the fiduciary has doubts about acting in the best...