How does it work when you have life use of a home and the person holding the deed passes away, making the home yours now.

Whether you own the house "outright" or not is dependent upon exactly how the house is currently deeded. If your name is on the deed as a joint...

How do I cash a check made out to my deceased mother?

The bank will not let anyone but a court appointed fiduciary negotiate the check of a decedent. If you petitioned the Surrogate's Court and the...

Do I have to pay this months utilities if I'm being threatened to be thrown out?

(Moving your question to Landlord-Tenant where you will get more specialized help) Your boyfriend cannot evict you without a court ordered...

Is it Mandatory in NYS to have an execature for me and my husbands wills?

The short answer is probably yes, but maybe not. The duties of an executor include probating the will through the Surrogate's Court and then...

I agree with my esteemed colleague Mr. Dippel, you should seek qualified counsel in your area to review (if not re-create and supervise the...

Do I have to pay a lawyer again after I already paid $1,000 to for my will, health proxy,etc. I only got the draft

First of all, only the attorney who drafted your documents can correctly answer your question and a simple telephone call to her office is the best...

Will putting my name as the designated representative on my Aunts Medicaid application affect my SSDI benefits?

Assuming you will not be assisting your aunt for a fee, but rather as a favor, then no, your name as a third party contact/representative will have...

Can the mentally disabled cancel a settlement agreement when all parties were aware? When others had durable power of attorney?

The full answer to your question turns on a number of factors; Depending upon the nature and judicial recognition of your disability (were you ever...

Do I have to probate my mom's will in this case?

The following statement appears on the NY Surrogate's Court Petition for the Appointment of an Administrator. More importantly, the petitioner will...

Why would I need to sign off/approve my recently deceased mothers will if she chose to remove me?

Because you state that you are "being asked to approve this" I suspect that you have been sent a Waiver and Consent form to sign in front of a...