When someone dies without a will, his or her property passes according to statute. Look up Article 4 of NY Estates, Powers, and Trusts law. The...

My girlfriend is moving out and I'm not on the apartment lease, what should I do?

My first answer is find your own apartment. However, assuming you want to stay put the "correct" way to do it is either ask the landlord lease to...

If more than one person is on a lease, but both individuals are capable of affording the lease on their own, can one be removed?

All three of you have to agree. If so, you can remove one name by rider or simply signing a new lease. If the landlord doesn't agree and one moves...

Unpaid medical bills - Can they take the house when common-law husband dies?

Don't get ahead of yourself. If your ex, with whom you currently live and who owns the house, names you as the sole beneficiary under his will...

The strict answer to the first part of your question is yes, you can be sued for virtually anything, including barking dogs. The answer to the...

How can I show a will is invalid?

A little context for the preceding answer. To be admitted to probate in NY, two witnesses must attest to the will's execution. A party who has...

How does probate work?

It depends on whether there are objections to the will. The quick version is that the will names an executor who must petition the court for...

Can a lawyer represent me at the small claims ?

Yes.

Do I need to hire an attorney to represent the lender?

In general terms, the answer to your question is yes, it is typical for both the bank and the buyer to have an attorney at the closing and yes, it...

What happens if you die in the process of a big law suit? Is there somethin to be written into the suit if this occers?

Actually in New York when a party dies a lawsuit it must be stayed by statute until an admiinistrator or executor is appointed to the deceased's...