Questions answered by Jonas Urba

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How do I stop my great nephew from elder abuse of my mother?

Jonas's answer | Answered on October 21, 2014

He can't change her will. He may be able to sign her name but only if she is competent to consent to his doing so. He can't get a power of...

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How can I get a transfer deed from my mother's and my name on it to just my name on it?

Jonas's answer | Answered on October 21, 2014

Mr. Meyer is correct. If the deed included the magic words "joint tenants with rights of survivorship" you automatically, by law, own the home the...

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Property and will lawyer

Jonas's answer | Answered on October 20, 2014

Even if your partner did not sign a form as referenced in (i) below you should be permitted custody of the dead human body, unless your partner was...

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If a case was dismissed with prejudice in civil court, can anything that resulted from it be fought in probate court?

Jonas's answer | Answered on October 20, 2014

I agree with Mr. Rothstein. It's difficult to tell whether there was some type of no-contest clause in the loved one's will or whether the loved...

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A neighbor of mine in his late 80s was quietly helping me with some money for medical treatments. It was his wish that these

Jonas's answer | Answered on October 18, 2014

His wife does not have to probate his will. However if you signed a promissory note to repay money his wife would need to have a surrogate's court...

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How do you locate a persons will after they have died in nassau county. this person has enough assets for a will

Jonas's answer | Answered on October 18, 2014

Mr. Rothstein is right. You might also check with their closest relatives or their attorney. Whoever they named as executor or power of attorney...

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What legal steps can i take to get POA or guardianship over my 80 years old father who has exhibited erratic behavior?

Jonas's answer | Answered on October 17, 2014

Sorry to hear about this very unfortunate turn of events. Here's what New York's Mental Hygiene Law provides: Title B. MENTAL HEALTH...

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How do two adults sell the home of their deceased mother who died without a will?

Jonas's answer | Answered on October 17, 2014

Both attorneys have provided you with good information. Here's what New York's Office of Court Administration states about small estates: If...

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Question about Petition for Letters of Administration as the parent of 4 and 7 year old children whose mother passed away.

Jonas's answer | Answered on October 17, 2014

I just answered a question which was very similar to yours. You are correct that her property goes to her children. The issue is how do you...

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Who has higher priority to administer the estate, if there is no will

Jonas's answer | Answered on October 17, 2014

The answer may depend on whether the mother took the necessary steps to protect her child before the father died. Is the mother in possession of...

Jonas Urba's Answers (1437)

How do I stop my great nephew from elder abuse of my mother?

How can I get a transfer deed from my mother's and my name on it to just my name on it?

Property and will lawyer

If a case was dismissed with prejudice in civil court, can anything that resulted from it be fought in probate court?

A neighbor of mine in his late 80s was quietly helping me with some money for medical treatments. It was his wish that these

How do you locate a persons will after they have died in nassau county. this person has enough assets for a will

What legal steps can i take to get POA or guardianship over my 80 years old father who has exhibited erratic behavior?

How do two adults sell the home of their deceased mother who died without a will?

Question about Petition for Letters of Administration as the parent of 4 and 7 year old children whose mother passed away.

Who has higher priority to administer the estate, if there is no will