Cannot find a will, what are my options

Do you have a copy? There is a procedure in NY by which a copy might be admitted to probate as a valid will. Also, contact the attorney who...

Basic protection in case of death.

There is no template for what you ask. you should specify in writing the debt that is owed to the person that you owe it to and have an instruction...

Hi i currently live in a house that im mortgaging, but its not under my name however im paying the monthly mortgage for the hous

You need to get the owner(s) to transfer title to you by signing a deed. You should consult with a lawyer. Joseph A. Bollhofer,...

Paid someone elses real estate taxes

Were the payments gifts? If so, you cannot be reimbursed. Were they loans? If so, you can file a claim against the estate as a creditor. You will...

Where do i find my name on a house from 1997 to present

You will find the deed in the chain of title in the county clerks office in the county in which the property is located. In New York City, it will...

Spouse's original Will has "disappeared." Should I file for a Lost Will Proceeding or Petition for a Letter of Administration?

Yes, you should obtain the assistance of an attorney. You also should seek out the attorney who prepared the will that has been lost. It might be...

I am a land owner. Can I be forced to convey a right of way to a neighbors property?

An easement by necessity or by 'prescription' may be given by a court. It sounds like your neighbors might be entitled to one or the other,...

How long does a will stay in probate court once the notarized forms are filed?

If all required forms are accepted by the court and all interested parties consent to the probate, the executor should be appointed within 2 to...

You may file the Will with the court and apply to the court to be the administrator (executor). If you don't have the Will you can ask the...

How do i remove someone from my home that use to own the home with me but now i m the only owner

Landlord-tenant court Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. Joseph A. Bollhofer, P.C. 291 Lake Ave. St. James, NY...