What rights do an heir have if their name is not on the deed>?

Since your mother and father passed without making a will, all nine siblings have equal shares in the house, and all will have to join together to...

If my grandma sells her life estate after she moves into a nursing home and already on Medicaid, will that effect eligibility?

Your grandmother's life estate will be valued by Medicaid according to her age and life expectancy. There are actuarial tables you can use to...

Do you have to file Wills that were printed online in the court ?

Wills can be filed with the Surrogate's Court for safekeeping, but they don't have to be. If you want to do so, contact the Surrogate's Court in...

Who do I need to advise about my special needs trust

If rent is paid from the trust, this can reduce your monthly SSI payment by up to a third. You need to show the trust to an attorney to find out if...

Who pays for the land taxes while in probate?

The estate now owns the land, so the estate is responsible for the taxes. It is the executor's job to make sure the taxes are paid from the estate....

The answer may be a Supplemental Needs Trust. This is a type of trust that allows recipients of government benefits to keep assets they would...

How is property divided amongst children and wife if a husband dies?

The answer depends on whether your husband has made a will. If he has, his property will be distributed according to its terms. If he hasn't, his...

What type of deed do you use to put property into an irrevocable trust?

Assuming the POA gives you the power to deal with the property, then yes, you can sign the deed on your mother's behalf to transfer the property to...

Seeking legal advice due to my child being harassed by her principle?

A possible remedy is the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), New York State's anti-bullying statute. Another possibility is a complaint to the...

My brother is trying to be the estate of my mother's property can he touch a life insurance policy that she left for me

I would need to know more about the letter you received. Generally speaking, as long as one or more beneficiaries are named on the life insurance...