In Probate Court, can an Estate administration applicant represent another applicant either as counsel or via Power Of Attorney?

Is the sibling an attorney. If not, the sibling can only represent himself. Power of attorney for principal does not allow the agent to act as an...

Who created the trust and deeds for you, was it an attorney? Generally, the trust names should be exactly the same as it is a created separate...

If you think that the estate is being mismanaged, you may seek redress in the Surrogate's court where the will was admitted to probate. If you...

How do I change a property deed from a deceased executor/trustee to a successor trustee?

The deed should be titled in the trust name, not the trustee's name even as trustee. The trust is a separate entity from the trustee. A properly...

Will my mom lose Medicaid if I purchase a home for her?

I agree with the other attorneys. It is never a good idea to transfer assets to a person on Medicaid. I would want more information, particularly...

How can i get my hands on a copy of a will that someone has sent to me and has got lost, he lived in new york state?

Do you know if the will this relation sent was a copy or the original? if the original, then that can be problematic, as only an original will can...

Are you also a beneficiary? If the Will is challenged successfully, who will be the administrator, or is there a prior will that would replace the...

Father died, I am his only child, cannot access his bank accounts

How long ago did he pass away? What are you doing with his mail? has he received any bank statements? What about checkbooks, or cancelled checks....

How can i prevent adverse possession?

When your mother passed away, you and your four siblings automatically owned the home regardless of whether or not the will was probated. So you as...

Does a previous parents will supersede a mortgage with sibling name on it?

A person can do as they wish while they are alive with their own property. Putting your brother on a mortgage and you on the deed are examples of...