Does a bank account fall outside of the deceased person's will?

If the joint savings account was the typical, the survivor receives it all, so, yes, it is outside of the will. You are entitled to the funds...

Biological sister lives with our 89 years old very healthy, sharp, independent Father she abusing him financially-what can I do?

This is a tough position for you to be in. You say your dad is sharp and healthy for his age. Essentially, he doesn't really need your...

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Do I legally own the property?

You are the legal owner. If the payments are still being made timely, the bank may not foreclose in this situation. There is a federal law...

Do I own all the ground underneath my home, and all the airspace directly above it?

You probably still need to obtain municipal approval. Go to your local building department to find out. Joseph A. Bollhofer,...

My aunt passed away last year, I was in the will, now they say there is no money, what recourse do I have?

As a beneficiary under the Will you have the right to receive an accounting from the executor appointed by the court. You probably should file a...

Is it necessary for the seller of property to be present at the closing?

You do not need to be present. However, even if 'everything' is pre-signed, you should give to someone a power of attorney to act on your behalf -...

I am getting ready to distribute the assets listed in the estate of my mother ;who I am fidituary of:

Ask the Surrogate's Court clerk. They should have the form or tell you where you can get it. Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. Joseph A....

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Under Common law in NY, property owners have a legal obligation to runoff from flooding neighboring properties. If the neighbor will not listen...

My mom's live in boyfriend of 10 years recently passed away without a will.

Under NY law, anything that they owned together at the time of his death (as 'joint tenants with right of survivorship') and assets where she was...

What to do about property?

I think you have your answer. Sell the house and pocket the net proceeds.