Rudolf J. Karvay

Rudolf J. Karvay's Answers (425)

Garden City, NY

Probate Lawyer at Garden City, NY

Practice Areas: Probate

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Do I need a probate attorney?

Rudolf's answer | Answered on February 16, 2010

There is no "time limit" on the probate of a will. I have had cases where I have had to probate a will many years after the person died. If you...

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My dad died in New York and I was just notified. I am the only child and he has three brothers. Am I responsible?

Rudolf's answer | Answered on February 12, 2010

You are not responsible for your father's debts simply because you are a relative. You would only be responsible if you were contractually obligated.

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How do I contest my mother's will

Rudolf's answer | Answered on February 03, 2010

Will contests are complicated. I would recommend that you consult with an experienced estate attorney in your area.

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How do I aquire guardianship of my 11 year old son?

Rudolf's answer | Answered on January 25, 2010

You will need to be appointed his Guardian of the Property in the Surrogate's Court located in the County where your son resides. You may visit...

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My mother recently passed she owns a house/my brother is also on the deed she has conciderabe credit card debt

Rudolf's answer | Answered on January 12, 2010

For more information on the issue of the decedent's debts, click on the link provided below.

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My grandmother's estate goes to her two sons one in which was my father who is now deceased.

Rudolf's answer | Answered on January 08, 2010

I suggest that you have a local estates attorney review the will and advise you accordingly.

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Family trust

Rudolf's answer | Answered on January 07, 2010

Australia? I believe you would have better luck if you contacted an Australian attorney for help with this problem.

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Will advice

Rudolf's answer | Answered on January 07, 2010

I would recommend that you consult with and attorney before signing any documents.

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Dad left house for me and my sister in his will. his wife was not mentioned can i evict her from the property?

Rudolf's answer | Answered on January 06, 2010

I would urge you retain an attorney to probate the will and advise you how to proceed. In New York, a spouse has the right to "elect" against the...

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I am the Executor to my mother's will. Most of her assets go to a trust. Do I have to file the will with the court?

Rudolf's answer | Answered on January 06, 2010

If your mother had asset that were not titled in the name of the trust, then you would most likely need to have the will admitted to probate. ...

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