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My mother left her estate to be divided equally among 5 children. My 4 siblings want to keep the real property.
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Answered on May 27, 2013
You, or your probate attorney, should make sure that the siblings administer the estate properly and give you your fair share without causing...
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I live in NY and my ex husband lived in California. We were divorced in California. He has passed away.
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Answered on May 27, 2013
In NY, as per EPTL 5-1.4, divorce revokes the surviving ex-spouse's designation as beneficiary.
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Roman Aminov, Esq.
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Why is it better to retain a lawyer to probate a will than to do it yourself? Can I jeopardize the will if I do it myself?
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Answered on May 27, 2013
While you may have to probate an estate once or twice in your life, a probate attorney probates an estate once or twice a week. As was correctly...
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I downloaded a free power of attorney form. My question is if the form is signed and notarized properly, is it legal
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Answered on May 13, 2013
I would certainly speak to an attorney since you may need additional rights which would require the gifts rider and two witnesses. It will be money...
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About wills
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Answered on May 12, 2013
Mr. Callahan offers sound advice. You should have an attorney review the deed and determine your rights under it. Many attorneys, including myself,...
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Do I have to go through probate to get moms name off house that is under my name and hers?
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Answered on May 10, 2013
That depends on certain factors such as how title was held (joint or tenants in common) and if your mother had left any other distributees...
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I have recently become the Voluntary Administrator of my deceased mothers small estate and wish to change this title to my son.
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Answered on May 07, 2013
Yes, you would need to file an Amended Affidavit in Relation to Settlement of Estate Under Article 13, which can be found...
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Can the guardian of my Sons trust fund refuse to release funds for college tuition
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Answered on April 30, 2013
That depends on what the trust says. The grantor may have allowed for that type of approach, or may simply have instructed the trustee to pay for...
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Can you help me file to become the administrator for my sister's estate. She died intestate.
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Answered on April 25, 2013
Feel free to contact an attorney directly to assist in this matter. I would be happy to help.
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Roman Aminov, Esq.
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Living will do I need a lawyer or can I do it on my own
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Answered on April 11, 2013
Do you mean a last will and testament or a living will as in health care decisions. I recently wrote an article on the distinction between those...