My mother had put myself and my brother-in-law the deed to house once she passed away?after my mother developed dimentia and he

An attorney needs to review the documents you've discovered. Then and only then will you know whether you have legal recourse. NY, NY has plenty of...

My brother has the power of attorney?when my mother developed dimentia he changed the title of ownership from me and him to an

Title of ownership of what? Your mother's house? Does your brother have a power of attorney for your mother or not? Or is that what you're asking?...

Yes, of course he can forge your name. And yes, that is totally illegal. Your challenge is to monitor everything and anything he may have used such...

How can I see if someone has power of attorney over me.

A person may only acquire Power of Attorney over another when authorized by that person. Meaning that absent any judicial actions (court ordered...

Foreclosure judgment published in paper, although actual auctions are stayed right now. What is the purpose of this?

Answer to q #1: One reason is because there are a plethora of real estate investors, brokers and potential buyers out there who will see the...

Does Notice of Eviction Expire?

No, a notice of eviction does not normally expire. Officials tasked with the responsibility of escorting evicted tenants from the premises are...

How do I know I will be paid what is owed to me?

Assuming your mother's name is the only one on the deed and because she left no Will, an Administrator must be appointed to handle her estate...

If I write and sign a contract/agreement with the owner of the real state to prove we co-own by ourselves, is it legally valid?

The only way to legally own real property is to have your name (or your company name) on the deed. You can make all the "agreements" you'd like,...

Will Medicaid in New York take all assets after the death of both parents, including those they didn't count in order to qualify

There are a plethora of legal ways to preserve the assets of your parents before, during and after the receipt of Medicaid benefits. But more to...

Does a will contested on grounds the will maker was of unsound mind have to prove the will makers disease altered distribution?

The level of mental competence required for a testator to write a valid Will in NY is very low. Meaning that simply because said testator was...