Do I need to be the admin. to protect my childs interest in a case with no will?

I am sorry to hear of your loss. If your daughter's father had acknowledged that he was the father of your child or if there is other proof your...

My mother left a will & I was not named in it. I do not want to sign probate papers or contest the will.Can I be forced to sign?

No one can force you to sign the Waiver. If you refuse to sign the waiver of process and consent to probate, the executor of the estate will have...

What legal rights does an adult beneficiary of a parents estate have?

If you were left money in a will or trust and there are sufficient assets in the estate to pay this bequest, the person who is serving as executor...

Not sure if we can file small estate affidavit for NY with assets > $20,000 limit?

I am very sorry to hear about your father. Unfortunately, tthe value of the vehicles are considered personal property and would need to be be...

Enforcability of a non compete agreement

In New York, non-compete agreements are generally disfavored, however a non-compete agreement is still enforceable. The agreement cannot be too...

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Corporation not in business for 5 years -- do we owe corporate taxes?

If you are not "doing business" in New York, you are not subject to the franchise tax. Doing business could be construed as maintaining a ...

The answer to this is dependent upon many variables. It depends on what type of pension plan it is. It depends on whether the waiver in your...

A family came in a switched my grandfathers doctor lawyer and POA then he married hte mother.

You do need help. You need to contact an elder care attorney who specializes in guardianships in your area. A guardianship attorney will help...

Can you switch your power of attorney, doctor, and lawyer without telling the one you have now, or your first lawyer?

You can change your own power of attorney as long as you still have capacity. The last power of attorney should be revoked. You can do that by...

Is it legal for a spouse to forge a power of attorney and take out mortgages on my property?

Of course it is not legal to forge a power of attorney or tax returns. While I have no way of knowing, perhaps the judge needs evidence that the...