Will the probate be necessary?

Not necessarily. If you own your assets individually and not "jointly " with your wife, then on your death, your Will would need to be probated...

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My son has a permanent ankle plate and 7 screws from foot being stuck in the field at a football game

You have a difficult case. Under the doctrine of assumed risk, the school would likely get that case dismissed. You should, however, consult with...

What kind of lawyer do I need? The executor of my mother's estate (my brother) has taken money from her estate that was not his

Hire an estate attorney to file for a compulsory accounting in the Surrogate's Cpurt and seek the removal of your brother as executor.

I have been hit by a car while riding my bike

You need to go to the police precinct where the incident occurred and get a copy of the police report. The report will have the name, contact info...

I was in a department store and a portion of the register base fell on my foot.

Luckily the foot was not broken. However, with just bruising the damages are not there to make it worth for an attorney to pursue a negligence...

Is it customary for medical mal practice lawyers in NY to ask for expenses if the case is a loss?

The lawyer is prohibited, under ethical rules, from stating in his retainer that you are not responsible for the expenses. This is akin to paying...

Can a will be changed to a gift? Can a parent in nursing home change will in NY?

YOU NEED TO CONSULT WITH AN ESTATES/ELDER LAW ATTORNEY ANG GIVE HE OR SHE ALL OF THE FACTS SO YOU CAN BE PROPERLY ADVISED. Gift comes back into...

Revocable living trust

What does the trust say? Its revocable which means you still have control and can do whatever you want. You can probably just add an amendment to...

Medical malpractice? No fault Question

Not quite sure what a PA is but assuming this is your general doctor. You need to have your attorney correpsond with the no fault carrier to open...

Can I claim my friend's brokerage account?

Money goes to his siblings under New York;'s intestacy statute.