While the deed is valid, recording it notifies the world that there is an issue with title. There are a lot of questions that are open and you...

I agree with the other attorneys. This is more a landlord tenant issue and not really an estate issue for you. If there is a Will, and it was...

Was the life estate given under the Will or was it given by deed? if given by deed, then it would probably be protected. If given by the Will,...

The biggest issue is whether or not there is equity in the house. If there is equity in the house, then those being served would be entitled to the...

If the car is the only asset, then you can actually transfer title in NY through the DMV, no estate necessary. If the decedent only owned one...

It is typical for the executor named in a Will to also be named as the agent under a power of attorney, since neither appointment can exist at the...

In NY an estate is not ever closed. The issue is whether or not the bank will keep it open. Most banks do not keep an account open if there is no...

That depends upon his capacity and what add he gets from NY. If he is getting any sort of aid which requires repayment, then his getting a check...

Did your deceased cousin live in NY? If he did, and if the policy is under $50,000.00, the surviving brother can file under a small estate...

While I agree with the other attorney regarding how title is written on the deed, you do not need to administer your mother's estate just for the...