We need to make some changes to our will can we do it without a lawyer?

As I've stated time and again on this forum, the proper drafting and execution of a Last Will and Testament is one of the least expensive and most...

Can I remain in my rented house now that my landlord has passed away unexpectedly, he had no will.

You can remain in the house until such time as an Administrator (because he left no Will there will be no executor, but rather an Administrator,...

Did my grandmother commit a breach of fiduciary responsibility?

The key to your issue lies in the sentence "... my grandmother was joint owner of their assets..." If your grandmother was joint owner as in Joint...

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Can someone take the money of a deceased person against their wishes in a will if their name is on a bank account?

Your question illustrates the danger of what has become a common practice among the elderly... putting a son or daughter's name on a parent's bank...

Hello, My sister used her POA for my Dad multiple times after he passed.

(Moving your question from Trusts to Power of Attorney). As you are likely aware, a Power of Attorney ceases to exist after the death of the...

Unless there is a pre-nuptial agreement in place, a NY resident may not disinherit his or her spouse. If a Will attempts to do so, the surviving...

Am I entitled to pay rent after my landlord revoked my lease as of 9/30/2019?

Assuming you are asking whether or not you are "required" to pay rent under the current circumstances, the answer is yes. As long as you occupy the...

What are the laws in a irrevocable trust about my son moving in with me, the sole settler of the house, and not paying rent ?

Sometimes the answers to questions posted on this forum are difficult to answer. Yours is one of the easiest... and I'm confident all (save maybe...

In new york state, can a town or utility force me to trim trees on my property at my expense?

Yes definitely, and for many different reasons. One of which is to maintain clear visual sighting for traffic in and around roadways and driveways...

Part of the legal responsibility of land ownership is the obligation to pay the real estate taxes when due. In a nutshell, if you remain on the...