My dad had a stroke and cant speak. How do I get a power of attorney so I can protect his assets.

The issue here is whether he is unable to speak, or if he doesn't have capacity to give power over his financial affairs to another. An inability...

Individual ran cash businesses,no business income ever declared and had accountant issue false W-2s. How do you report?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows you to report suspected tax fraud by either filling out Form 3949-A online, or by writing a letter to the...

What are responsibilites of an exector to a will..

No, your daughter as executrix will not be responsible for personally paying your debts if the estate deos not have sufficient assets. Nor is it...

If the person named in the will passes before the will is carried out what happens to the will?

You or one of your siblings may petition the Surrogate's Court to be appointed as successor executor for the estate. You may be required to post a...

My 11yr old son wants to change his last name in NY?

It is not that difficult to file for a name change as an adult in New York. If you live in New York City, there is even a do it yourself website. ...

How can i find out if i am a beneficiary to my fathers life insurance

The executor of the estate has the legal duty to advise you if there is a life insurance policy naming you. Alternatively, if you know the name of...

New York Domestic Relations Law section 236 B 3 specifically provides: An agreement by the parties, made before or during the marriage, shall be...

How can i get a LT for my mom when the house has already been passed to the children.?

Medicaid law is a very complex area of the law. What I would have done in this situation is retained a life estate for your mother before...

My ex-husband died. We had two children together. He had no contact with the kids..what are my kids rights?

Your children are entitled to a share of his estate, if there was one. If he was not married, they are entitled to all of his assets, if there...

Hello, I want to rent bikes in the summer next to a park, will a dba be good enough for that

Your business formation will have little to do with whether the New York City police will allow you to rent bicycles to tourists. You will need a...