I agree that you need to retain a probate lawyer familiar with the Surrogate's Court in the county where your uncle died. If there was a Will, it...

I wasn't named in petition yet I'm being evicted?

Did the petition include any John or Jane Does as named occupants and was the petition served properly? (i.e.; was a competent adult over 18 ...

Can I be charged with a crime for allowing an unlicensed driver to drive my mother's car f I am POA?

Have an attorney review the text of the POA. It is highly unlikely that you are authorized to do anything but sign documents in her stead. If all...

Do I need an attorney?

NY State will not disclose the value of any unclaimed funds to anyone other than a legally appointed fiduciary. Yes, they will acknowledge the...

What can I do?

Assuming that your husband left no Will, (died intestate), no, you are NOT right, but in this instance it seems you will be left better off than...

In New York - would a nephew be recognized and act as next of kin if he has POA for his mother who is in LTC with Alzheimers?

The answer to your POA question is a qualified yes. Meaning that you, as your incapacitated mother’s properly appointed power of attorney may...

What do I do to insure that I will receive my share of inheritance from the sale of my father's co-operative?

Although your question doesn’t state whether your mother was married to your father at the time of his death, my answer makes that assumption....

Can I ever gain co-guardianship of my disabled son since i am a convicted felon?

Under normal circumstances, a convicted felon may not serve as a Guardian in NY unless he or she has received a document from the court of...

Is a social worker allowed to tell my dad that all his organs are failing and that he won't get better?

First and foremost, does your father have a properly executed Health Care Proxy naming someone as his duly appointed health care agent authorized...

Husband's job, location of job and income have changed greatly. Our landlords won't work with us to leave lease early.

In most residential leases, if the tenant breaks the lease (i.e.; moves out and/or refuse to pay rent before the end of the term) the landlord has...