My brother was granted Letters of Administration. They were revoked. Can I have the money I was forced to spend reimbursed?

Based on the facts you state, the court certainly may direct that your legal fees be reimbursed from your brother's share of the estate. However,...

What do I need to do to get my name on the deed?

I say you need a lawyer to make sure it is done correctly. It should not be expensive to add your name if your sister agrees. If she doesn't agree...

I'm a 25% owner of a 2 family house in New York, if the other owners don't want to buy my share, can I do a partition lawsuit?

Yes Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. Joseph A. Bollhofer, P.C. 291 Lake Ave. St. James, NY 11780 (631)584-0100 fax...

The retainer agreement you signed will control, as long as it is typical. 1/3 plus expenses is typical. Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. Joseph A....

Can my sisters sue me for funeral costs and win?

You have no legal obligation to pay for your father's funeral, as long as you didn't sign something assuming that obligation. Joseph A. Bollhofer,...

My mom passed away 14 years ago and my dad just passed. We cannot find a will. they resided in New York.

There is no estate tax on estates of less than $1,000,000. Once administrator is appointed, the check will be released. Joseph A....

Do I need to provide NYS HRA with receipts for items purchased with my money if my husband lives in a nursing home?

When your spouse applies for Medicaid, information regarding your income also must be provided, even if your income will not be used for his...

Can I get more than the value of an insurance policy?

Yes. The lawsuit is against a defendant, not its insurance company. The insurance company only has a contractual obligation to defend and to pay...

How many people or families can live in a house that does not have cerificate of occupancy?

It depends on the municipality's regulations and the zoning. Generally, a house is given a C/O for a one-family occupancy. If the house was...

Should I give a new lease to my commercial tenants?

You can understand the reluctance of a tenant to pay you without knowing he has the obligation to do so. When you bought, I presume you had an...