What are my rights preceding probate?

A waiver in this instance is a document, when signed, waives the signer's right to object to the admission of a proposed Will to probate along with...

My tenant wants to use his last security deposit for his last months rent . I know for sure he has water damage he caused

You already know the solution to your first issue... you need to retain the remaining security deposit until he leaves and you conduct a full...

What are my probate rights?

Your first question has a simple answer that should have been explained to you when you were told about the wait (or was it and you're just...

The short answer is: "If Sally survives me, I leave __________ to Sally. If Sally does not survive me, I leave __________________ to Dick, Jane &...

Scenario #1 : Your mother and her husband executed Joint Wills with the details as you describe above. In that case your stepfather would have no...

As is the norm in this forum, a few questions remain unanswered. Does your stepfather have any biological children? If so, they are the people with...

Can rent a center take me to jail ?

They can initiate a court action and seek a judgment against you for the amount of your debt but cannot take (or send) you to jail.

Is there a statue of limitations on how long you have to put your name on the deed of a house in New York?

You provide insufficient details for a complete answer. In what manner did your mother "leave" half the home to your sisters? If through a Will,...

How is this right or fair please help !

All we can do here is point you in the right direction, as it is impossible to properly address your issues within this online forum. That said,...

Because the rules on intestate succession (who inherits when no will is left) are very clear in NY. New York's Estates, Powers & Trusts Law (EPTL)...