Transfer of my name on a deed to my niece?

You and your father will have to execute a new deed and have it recorded at the office of the county clerk. The costs will include the preparation...

How do I add myself to my deceased husbands home deed.?

You cannot add yourself to the deed now that your husband has passed. What happens now depends on whether your husband made a will and who the...

Father passed away and my sister and I are his heirs. What are the steps of the process we must follow to inherit his funds?

If the amount is under $50,000, it is considered a small estate and you may be able to do it yourself. Go to the NYCourts.gov website and choose...

As the lifetime beneficiary of a real estate trust bearing my name, do I actually own the property in question?

Who is the trustee? If you are the trustee, then I would say yes, you own the property. If someone else is the trustee, then it's more likely that...

If your brother-in-law is the executor of his mother's will, he cannot simply "send your wife her inheritance," as you put it. The estate has to go...

Can my aunt who lives in Canada have her POA sign a waiver of bond for her?

The answer to this question depends on the law of the Canadian province where your aunt lives. You should consult an attorney there. More...

The Certificate of Relief will allow you to become the executor. It must be filed with the probate petition.

Is it legal to take advantage of someone with Alzheimer's?

Contact Adult Protective Services (APS) in your area.

My grandmother passed away and I am on our deed as Joint Tenancy with Rights of Survivorship.

Since you and your grandmother were joint tenants with rights of survivorship, the home is now yours. The contents are a different matter. If your...

If your father was the primary beneficiary named on your mother's IRA, and you were only a contingent beneficiary, then Vanguard was right to give...