Can you be removed from a deed without your consent?
Mar 17, 2021
In general, a person cannot be removed from a deed without his or her consent and signature on a deed. Absent legal action with a court order, such as a foreclosure or a partition action, the only way...
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Can Spouses Disinherit Each Other?
Feb 17, 2021
When a couple marries later in life, after they both had children of their own, their estate plans need to take their blended family into account. For example, there are estate planning techniques suc...
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What are the Different Kinds of Deeds?
Dec 14, 2020
A deed is a legal document used to convey title to real property. There are different types of deeds that may be used depending upon the circumstances of the transfer. It is always best to consult an ...
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Does an Executor have to provide an accounting to beneficiaries?
Nov 16, 2020
As fiduciary you are required to account to the beneficiaries, but the type of accounting will vary depending upon the actual beneficiaries and the fiduciary’s relationship with them. There are two ty...
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What is the Role of an Attorney in a Real Estate Closing?
Oct 21, 2020
A "closing" in legal lingo is the final step in a real estate transaction. A real estate closing is when the purchaser obtains title to the property, evidenced by a deed from the seller to the purchas...
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Basic Steps in a Residential Real Estate Transaction
Sep 30, 2020
Selling or purchasing real property can be one of the most significant transactions in your life. The information below is a general guide to the basic steps in a residential real estate transaction. ...
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Avoiding Probate with an Affidavit
Sep 14, 2020
When someone in New York State dies with a small amount of money, the family may be able to avoid probate by using a "1310", or small estate affidavit. This affidavit may be used by certain family mem...
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Why You Should Never Keep a Will in a Safe Deposit Box
Jul 24, 2020
Although it is true that a safe deposit box is a safe place to keep important documents and/or assets, many people do not realize that once the bank is notified of the death of an owner, the box canno...
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How Do I Know If I Have to Probate the Will?
Mar 25, 2020
My loved one recently passed away and I am the nominated executor in the Will. How do I know if I have to probate the Will? Assets The answer to this question depends on how the individual’s assets ar...
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