Before any assets are legally distributed to any beneficiaries, your mother's Will must be probated. Whoever is the named executor needs to submit...

Can I evict my sister from my house?

The answer to your question depends upon whether or not your deceased brother left a Will that expressed his wishes as to who gets his share of the...

Help me decipher this please?

Moved your question to Divorce & Separation, as it has nothing to do with Elder Law. Possibly an attorney more versed in that area can decipher the...

Do you need to have a executor of your estate if you die in order of your family to get your stuff?

When you die, NY law holds that someone must be authorized to dispense any assets that you leave behind that are not already designated to someone...

We live in a parent owned house for the past 15 years, parent is recently deceased.

Mr. Gold is correct, assuming your wife is a beneficiary who will inherit part of the house, she will be able to use the value of her inheritance...

Was it legal to pay for basement apartment without a lease?

Yes, perfectly legal. A month to month tenancy need not have a lease. Usually better for each party if terms are written down, but not legally...

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If your son is still alive you will NOT be issued Letters Testamentary. If your son is still alive & he is the Trustee, HE is the one who must open...

The paperwork required to transfer ownership of a decedent's auto varies from state to state. I would first question why he can't simply send you...

Criminal charges

If you have a question, you should pose it, thereby making a satisfactory response exponentially easier for us. That said, I will volunteer...

How can I be sure that I have no liens in my name?

The completed Title Report will have detailed information regarding the tickets allegedly in your name. If you have an attorney for this...