What happens to the portion of property owned by someone when they pass away.

It depends upon what the Will says. If the language "per stirpes" or some similar language is in the will explaining that your siblings share goes...

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My father passed away and there where loans out to family do these need to be collected?

The estate representative (executor or administrator appointed by the court) has the right to collect the debts. Beneficiaries might say there is...

Do I need file the will at the court?

Assuming that the testator has died, you should probate the will. The will will then be "filed" at the same time. If the testator has not died,...

You always have the right to change attorneys. I would write a letter to the attorney explaining your concerns. I would also consult with other...

How can I figure out my medicaid lien?

Contact your local county or New York City Department of Social Services. They will direct you to the correct person.

I was told that my aunt had died and named me one of her blood relatives I got served a probate citation what does this mean

If you are one of the next of kin '(distributees', who would take a part of the estate if there were no valid will), you must be given a copy of...

How many weeks does the estate have to be listed in the newspaper in order to allow all possible creditors to respond and how?

If you are doing this on your own, get instructions from the court. In NY, creditors have 7 months after letters of administration/letters...

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Does signing a will naming your girlfriend as beneficiary in new York complicate getting a pre up or should pre up come 1st

Your girlfriend is either misinformed or trying to deceive you. In a typical prenup you give up rights in each other's estates. Also, health...

In NY and for federal estate tax purposes they are part of the taxable estate. I'm pretty sure NJ is the same. Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. Joseph...

Hi how much money can a grandchild get from there grandfather. there are two of them, there grandfather is 94, dying fast. tax?

Grandchild is not entitled to get anything from grandpa. Is mom or dad dead? Maybe then you'll inherit. Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. Joseph A....