Questions answered by Rudolf J. Karvay

Archived

Considering creating a shared living trust with wife. Is NYS a community property or seperate property state?

Rudolf's answer | Answered on August 28, 2009

New York is not a community property state.

Archived

Found my fathers will

Rudolf's answer | Answered on August 28, 2009

You should speak with an attorney and have him or her review the will to see if the estate would have passed differently. If your share of the...

Archived

I live in New York, Dad passed away in June. What will happen to his estate?

Rudolf's answer | Answered on August 27, 2009

If your dad died without a will, then your mom will need to petition the court for letters of administration before anything can be done with the...

Archived

Trust & ESTATES question....person died w/o will...kids estranged...sister paid funeral expenses...plz explain the following:

Rudolf's answer | Answered on August 27, 2009

Generally, a Waiver and Consent form simply gives the court the authority to issue letters of administration to a qualified person without any...

Archived

Is there an easy way to get name changed on deeds?

Rudolf's answer | Answered on August 25, 2009

Your father's will has no effect until such time as it is admitted to probate by the Surrogate's Court. After your father's will is probated, I...

Archived

I am 50 years old and do not have a will. I am single and have assets over 1 million dollars. Do I need a will and a living trus

Rudolf's answer | Answered on August 25, 2009

I believe that everyone should have some sort of estate plan, but what is right for you depends upon your specific circumstances. I suggest that...

Archived

My friend's husband died without a will. She wants to remain in the house what should she do?

Rudolf's answer | Answered on August 13, 2009

Your friend needs to consult with an attorney to deal with the estate. The laws of intestacy (no will) state that the surviving spouse is entitled...

Archived

Can you transfer money from one account to another without documentation?

Rudolf's answer | Answered on August 13, 2009

First, the wife's power of attorney has nothing to do with accounts in the name of the husband. Second, when a person dies, his or her power of...

Archived

Should a will be filed in Probate Court in New York? How much does it cost to file a will in New York?

Rudolf's answer | Answered on August 07, 2009

It is your choice as to where you keep your will. The most secure place is to file it in Surrogate's Court for which the court may charge a $45.00...

Archived

My mother wassupposed to receive money upon turning 50 she was killed i dont know if a will was made or what happens to her mone

Rudolf's answer | Answered on August 07, 2009

More information is needed such as where was she supposed to get this money from. I can say that even though your mother is deceased, it does not...

Rudolf J. Karvay's Answers (425)

Considering creating a shared living trust with wife. Is NYS a community property or seperate property state?

Found my fathers will

I live in New York, Dad passed away in June. What will happen to his estate?

Trust & ESTATES question....person died w/o will...kids estranged...sister paid funeral expenses...plz explain the following:

Is there an easy way to get name changed on deeds?

I am 50 years old and do not have a will. I am single and have assets over 1 million dollars. Do I need a will and a living trus

My friend's husband died without a will. She wants to remain in the house what should she do?

Can you transfer money from one account to another without documentation?

Should a will be filed in Probate Court in New York? How much does it cost to file a will in New York?

My mother wassupposed to receive money upon turning 50 she was killed i dont know if a will was made or what happens to her mone