If the Executor offers to sell the property to you and you want to buy it there is no reason why you cannot buy it. However, the Executor is...

Unfortunately, you are responsible to pay for the searches done by the title company. The company performed a service and deserves to get...

It is never a bad idea to engage in meaningful settlement discussions.

How can I, who has POA for my mother, get my sister, who has squatter’s rights, evicted from our elderly mother’s apartment?

As agent for your Mom you can commence an eviction proceeding, but if your mother is competent she can override your wishes. As far as an order...

I got married in Trinidad 2009and divorce was filled shortly after but apparently the divorce never went thru. ?

If you live in NY you may be able to file for an annulment.

My grandfather lives in California. His wife I believe is still living in NY. Does he divorce in California or NY?

I agree that he can file in either state if either he or his wife meets the residency requirements in either state but his he mentally and...

How can I inherit and handle his estate when my long term NYC legal domestic partner died without a will?

I am sorry for your loss. Unless you had some kind of written agreement with your deceased partner or were named as a specific beneficiary on an...

My ex deliberately let our house go to the county for back taxes

If the house is about to be sold because the liens have been foreclosed on, you need to retain an attorney to attempt to file an action on order to...

What happens when you sue someone and win but they don't have a job but they get money from their parents?

You can't collect from the Dad. He is not a party to the tranaction. You have to sue him, get a judgment and then try and enforce it. If you...

Question about getting the court order granting me permission to travel with my child.

Go to the Family Court Clerk where you live, which appears to be in Manhattan. The clerk should be able to help you through the process. Make sure...