What should I do about a home buyer that put a down payment on property, but now will neither close nor withdraw the offer?

What does the contract say? Generally the contract states that you may keep the downpayment as liquidated damages in the event of the default. You...

I live in NY and my husband and I own our home jointly. My husband died without a will. Do I have full title to my home.

Yes. By operation of law on your husband's death you become the sole owner. You would not need to change the deed when you sell, you would simply...

I would like to know if my husband's funeral bill is part of his estate. I am getting conflicting answers on this issue.

Absolutely ! If he had a will it would usually state in the first paragraph that the executor pay the debts and funeral costs as an expense of...

You need to do an ancillary probate in New York. You can always go it alone without an attorney. Just like you can repair your roof or fix your...

In ny my step son's feel entitled to the entire estate when they already have insurance as well?

In New York, one cannot legally disinherit his/her spouse. If he leaves you out, you would be entitled to exercise whats called a "right of...

If a lawyer asks you for more money and you cant afford it does he still get a percentage if i file on my own

What does your retainer agreement say? It sounds like your attorney is working on a contingency basis ( he only gets paid if he wins or settles...

What does it mean when you receive a notice of probate of will?

It just means that he has a legal interest in the estate ( as his son and heir at law- or a party who would inhereit if there was no will, or...

Is spouse responsible for medical bills if there is no will, no power of attorney. spouse lives on social security alone.

Your mom is not legaly responsible for the bills. Was the $12,000 in a joint account with your father when he passed away? If so, they could...

Is my ex-wife entitled to any portion of the house sales in NY if she is not on the deed?

She could argue that the appreciation in value of the property during the marriage is a marital asset subject to equitable distribution. You were...

Sounds like you have a potential products liability claim. There are, broadly speaking, 3 different theories of product liability: 1) design...