What does "exercise right to interstate property" mean?

In New York you cannot disinherit your spouse. The spouse is entitled to $50,000 or 1/3 or the estate, whichever is greater. The spouse is...

Yes, if the court appoints you as co-administrator, you have equal access, authority and responsibility, unless the court orders otherwise....

My girlfriend and I are moving in together. My name is on everything, what can I do to protect my investment?

Yes, you certainly may have such an agreement, and you should. Each of you should be represented by separate attorneys. This is more complex than...

Do i become responsible if I mishandled an estate?

You should hire a lawyer ASAP. As administrator you have certain legal obligations. If you do the wrong thing, you can be "surcharged" by...

Will a quiet title action be my best bet? And how expensive is it to do?

Yes, a quiet title action will be necessary. If in NY, the action would be brought in the Supreme Court in the County where the property is...

Can A fully ExecutedSale of the Coop go to Closing before Surrogate Court Grants a Letter of Administration to the former POA.

No. Once the principal died, no one had authority over this property until appointed by the Surrogate's Court. Joseph A. Bollhofer,...

How is the right to collect rent transferred in NY?

An assignment of rents and leases, by all means. And the seller should have all tenants sign an acknowledgment regarding who the new landlord is....

Probate Court in suffolk cty, ny

Yes, an executor can legally probate a will without a lawyer. Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. Joseph A. Bollhofer, P.C. 291 Lake...

Who will inheritate from a mother. she left behind only one son(over 25 years in age)

The son inherits everything unless someone else was named as a beneficiary or was a joint owner with right of survivorship. Joseph A. Bollhofer,...

An irrevocable trust can be revoked in NY by the trust creator if all beneficiaries are competent and agree to do so in writing, following...