If my stepmother is petitioning to administer my fathers estate, and has already drained his bank accounts- what should I do?

Absent a court order, only a joint tenant or a duly appointed fiduciary (executor or administrator) has the ability to obtain bank records. Your...

My husband did not recertify mother for Medicaid, nursing home sued us, lien on our home now. Can it be removed

Despite the fact that Mr. McGuffey insinuates that he is unfamiliar with NY laws, he provides a very succinct and accurate answer to your problem....

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You will need to provide a great deal more information for any sort of reliable answer.

How can I pay a property lein to Medicaid but have to sell house first?

Once your sister has a qualified buyer and has entered into a contract of sale for your father's house, you can notify Medicaid of the pending sale...

Is it ethical for a financial advisor to recommend himself as executor of a client's will?

Moved your q from Trusts to Wills for proper exposure. If there is a named executor, there is a Will. If there is a Will it must be submitted to...

CCan I legally fight a will if my name was spelled wrong ?

The fact that your name was misspelled is of little or no consequence. The bigger issue and potential grounds for a Will challenge is the fact that...

Can I accept a BENEFICIARIES if I'm not related just have SAME LAST NAME International BENEFICIARIES ?

This is a common scam. Report it & IGNORE it.

Can a parent remove one child from their life insurance or no?

Yes. The beneficiaries of a life insurance policy are chosen by the owner of the policy who may add or delete anyone at anytime.

What is considered an unreasonable length of time for an estate and trust to make a distribution?

Assuming that the trust has been created and a trustee named in it, that trustee has a fiduciary responsibility to provide an informal accounting...

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Why would you be asked to sign a waiver form to agree with a will?

If the deed to the home is in your name, then it is not in your father's "estate." Only property (real &/or personal) that is still owned by a...