What rights does a stepparent have regarding protecting assets if they have an 18 year old stepchild excessivly abusing alcohol?

Everyone with assets to protect should have a multi- million dollar umbrella policy to cover auto, home and some other claims that may not be...

How do you decide what nursing home you go to when you're incompetent while competent?

If you no friends who can refer you, ask an elder law attorney for the names of places he or she has had positive feedback about. Then visit the...

Supplemental needs trust agreement states that a court must be notified of it's creation no court was notified is it valid?

In New York if it is a third party trust, that is trust created by someone other than the benificiary with third party funds there is usually no...

There is no need to record a power of attorney in New York unless it is being utilized in a real estate trransaction. In prior years it was the...

If someone were to receive 1 million dollars in a lump sum (a check for exaple What should they do to protect it legally?

You should meet with an attorney who is familiar with financial planning for a consultation and make certain the you are comfortable with him or...

I need an Eldercare Attorney.

Our office provides compressive estate planning services throughout New York State .We would be happy to help you out but after a consultation you...

My mother passed suddenly with no will, nor another name on her checking account. I'm 1 of 3

Richard Michael Morgan puts it quite right. You can get the forms for a small estate from the Proate Court. or engage comptetent counsel. From our...

My mother found a 401k for my deceased brother. How does she go about claiming it?

Your mother should contact the custodian of the 401K and ask them if there is a named beneficiary. If she is the beneficiary she should then fill...

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If the life estate states that they must pay the taxes and keep the property in good condition

You need to retain an attorney and go to court to make certain that if you pay the taxes or take other action to protect the premises that you will...

My aunt passed away and my sister and I were left money in her will per stirpes. How does that work?

You and your sister are entitled to that money and per stirpes means that if either of you had predeceased your aunt that the decedent's share...