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My multimillionare dad died over ten years ago. He left everything to my stepmother. However in prior will I was a beneficiary.

Anthony's answer | Answered on January 07, 2015

Undue influence is one of the few ways where it is possible to overturn a will. There might be a problem with the timing if a probate petition was...

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I was told that a parent usually gives power of attorney to a son or daughter. Is that so. I do not believe that.

Anthony's answer | Answered on January 07, 2015

What usually is done when it comes to a power of attorney is totally irrelevant. This is a personal decision based mostly on trustworthiness and...

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Do I need a Will? If I bought an apt co-op before I got married, and now I have children, first of all does my spouse inherit

Anthony's answer | Answered on January 01, 2015

If no will your estate passes by operation of law as per EPTL 4-1.1. It essentially states, in your case, the first 50k to your spouse and then...

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WILL EXECUTOR QUESTION

Anthony's answer | Answered on January 01, 2015

Charged or convicted? Convicted: no.

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With the beneficiaries on your IRA accounts be mute when your will states otherwise..You want others to inherit that money or do

Anthony's answer | Answered on January 01, 2015

If this question is for yourself, I'd be proactive and get a change of beneficiary form to state exactly who you want to be your beneficiaries. If...

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Do I need a lawyer

Anthony's answer | Answered on January 01, 2015

I'm sorry for your loss, but as per usual, everyone is spot on with their advice. If the account was in his name only, query the amount in...

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I am named in a Will, but I am not to directly receive any of the proceeds from the real property sale. The executor sold the

Anthony's answer | Answered on November 09, 2014

Get a copy of the will. It's on file where the action is taking place in their Probate Office. The decedent may have given you a specific bequest...

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How can I get guardianship of my autistic sister

Anthony's answer | Answered on October 08, 2014

A guardianship proceeding is definitely a possibility. Maybe a more amicable route is available if you can get a dialogue going with your sister....

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The Notary said I need a testate form for him to be able to notarize my will. What is a testate exactly ?

Anthony's answer | Answered on October 08, 2014

There are a few things in life you don't do yourself. Drafting a will is one of them. Visit an attorney so your wishes will hold up in court and...

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My nephew put a caveat against the probate of will of my father. What are the next steps I need to take?

Anthony's answer | Answered on October 06, 2014

Whenever there is the possibility of estate litigation, I highly recommend finding a probate attorney who has experience with contested estates....

Anthony Nigro's Answers (82)

My multimillionare dad died over ten years ago. He left everything to my stepmother. However in prior will I was a beneficiary.

I was told that a parent usually gives power of attorney to a son or daughter. Is that so. I do not believe that.

Do I need a Will? If I bought an apt co-op before I got married, and now I have children, first of all does my spouse inherit

WILL EXECUTOR QUESTION

With the beneficiaries on your IRA accounts be mute when your will states otherwise..You want others to inherit that money or do

Do I need a lawyer

I am named in a Will, but I am not to directly receive any of the proceeds from the real property sale. The executor sold the

How can I get guardianship of my autistic sister

The Notary said I need a testate form for him to be able to notarize my will. What is a testate exactly ?

My nephew put a caveat against the probate of will of my father. What are the next steps I need to take?