Can a Trustee use a power of attorney to create a trust and name themselves beneficiaries while cutting out other siblings?
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Answered on February 21, 2022
As POA, they can only do what is in the best interest of your father. If your father had no Will at the time, or had a Will that left things...
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Can your caregiver be ur agent in power of attorney if covered by Medicaid?
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Answered on December 21, 2020
Yes, you can choose a person to be your agent under a NY Power of Attorney, even if that person is on Medicaid.
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If deceased had no children, no siblings &his parents &grandparents are deceased wouldn't all assets go to his wife's estate?
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Answered on March 02, 2016
With no will, the estate will pass under NY intestacy laws. Based on the information you provided, The whole to the issue of the grandparents in...
How can I be added to my grandmothers coop title or how can she gift me the shares to her apartment?
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Answered on January 05, 2016
If the CoOp board allows it, your grandmother can change the stock certificate to have you both named as owners as Joint Tenants With Rights of...
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My aunt die with a will leaving me everything.
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Answered on November 09, 2015
Yes all the members of her family that would have inherited if there had been no Will, will have to be notified and given a copy of the Will. You...
My mother and I own a property since 1990. If she applies for Medicaid to pay for nursing home , what are the laws regarding
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Answered on November 09, 2015
If you own the house as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, then the house is protected from a future Medicaid lien. Medicaid allows a...
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I'm a green card holder and own my apartment in NYC. What happens if I die without a trust?
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Answered on November 09, 2015
No, this is not true. If you do not have a will, then your assets will pass under NY's intestacy laws. If you do have a will, then your assets will...
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Are saved Veteran’s Administration pension payments a probate asset (VA says “No”)?
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Answered on November 09, 2015
If you are the beneficiary on the account, then that is correct. Unless your father's estate is named the beneficiary, then the account passes...
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Want to apply for the letters of administration of grandma but must apply for Letters of my mother first. This is in NYC.
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Answered on November 09, 2015
If the estate is worth over $3 million you should seek the counsel of a well qualified Probate Attorney and not try to handle these estates on your...
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How long must a codicil stay on file after it is destroyed
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Answered on May 06, 2015
If this is for a will in California, then you should find an attorney in California that can help you. Best of luck.