If there is a named beneficiary to a mutual fund (or any asset for that manner) the asset is a "non probate" asset and will not be governed by...

My New York attorney wants to change my parents deed so they have a Life Estate and I have the remainder interest.

The life tenant is responsible to maintain the taxes and therefore maintains any tax exemptions he or she is currently recieving or entitled to.

Mine and my husband name is on the deed for our home but the mortgage is in his name and i have a judgement against?

Yes if you are on the deed a judgement against you can become a lien against the property. The fact that your husband is the only one on the...

My husband owned a house in FL. He pass away last month. how can i transfer the deed under my name?

It depends on two things - how the deed to the property is currently titled and whether your husband had a Will. If your name is on the deed as...

Yes based on the facts I would retain an attorney. In addition, no good will come from refusing to allow APS into your home. Your siblings will...

I believe my stepmom is trying to mislead my Dad's children since he has passed. She is asking us to sign off on paperwork.

You should not sign any paperwork without having a probate attorney review it first. In addition, the attorney will be able to assist with any...

Writing a will

In NY state the only person you cannot disinherit from your estate (leave out of your Will) is a spouse. You have no legal obligation to leave...

Do I have to go through probate to get moms name off house that is under my name and hers?

It depends on how title is held. If you own the property as "joint tenants with rights of survivorship" it will pass by operation of law and no...