First, I would not rely on a landscaper to check out your property lines. If you want to determine where your property lines are you should hire a...

Can a person that holds the power of attorney for an elderly person change the benifeficiary on a life insurance policy?

Whether the agent has the authority to change the beneficiary would depend on the powers granted the agent by the power of attorney itself. Only a...

Buyer has given us 48 hours to accept a deal. Can they do that?

Yes. A buyer can withdraw their offer at any time unless there is a signed agreement.

Life Estate Deed as an option?

A deed transfer with your mother retaining a life estate is certainly one way of protecting the asset from medicaid. Essentially, it takes the...

You have a fiduciary duty to do what is in the best interest of your mother. If you sell the car it should go to the highest bidder or in...

NYC can take anywhere from3 to 4 months to record and return a deed. You can log on to the NYC ACRIS web site and search your property by block...

How can I get maximum protection for a start-up from spousal interest in the event of divorce or annulment?

In New York your spouse could have rights to any asset you acquire during the marriage no matter where it is. A postnuptial agreement would be the...

I was in a minor fender bender where the only damage to the other drivers car was a round imprint on rear bumper left by my

She got your license plate and your expired insurance information as well as other information such as you name and address. You never notified...

Who claims for the insurance?

The insurance company will pay the policy holder and any additional insured. So in the case of the house if the insurance policy is just under...

Should I make arrangements to pay medical debt?

Social security payments can not be attached. If you have no other assets and no other income than the worst that can happen is the Dr. will...