Yes, you can give her the right to live there and then set the terms for when it goes to your children, such as upon the earlier of her death,...

My father died in 2006. The house was put in the 5 children's names 9 years before. My brother has been living there since.

Think of your brother as paying the real estate taxes in lieu of rent, like a triple net lease. Unless he has invested additional sums to repair or...

My mom and dad both passed away within 2 1/2 weeks of each other and I don't know what to do now

My colleagues have both given you good advice. Many attorneys, like myself, offer free consultations. Make an appointment and let someone guide...

Does my mother have a life estate and if so, do we have to report it to medicaid?

No? The agreement was just between you and your sister. Your mother was not a party nor did she retain any rights. You and your sister can change...

How can I insure that an ex spouse moves into my property if I leave it to my child and she is still a minor?

You must meet with an estate planning attorney who can draft a will which will place all of your assets into a trust for the benefit of your child...

Am I responsible for my father's burial expenses?

My colleagues are correct. You are not legally responsible for his burial expenses.

I'm a 25% owner of a 2 family house in New York, if the other owners don't want to buy my share, can I do a partition lawsuit?

A 25 percent owner absolutely has the right to commence a partition action in New York. You should consult an attorney to discuss the details and...

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If i received an inheritance does half of everything go to my husband?

New York is the same. Keep the funds in your name in a new segregated account and under your sole control and they will not be considered marital...

My sister and i were on a deed together in harlem this is my primary residence after 8 years of my sisters death my niece wants

A number of factors will affect the ultimate outcome here but your sister's heirs definitely have a right to an undivided 50 percent interest in...

An estate question.

Without some form of written agreement between the driver and your grandmother stating otherwise, legally, the Estate would be responsible for the...