Will the probate be necessary?

Actually, what your Will states has nothing to do with whether it has to be probated. Generally speaking, Probate is required when the decedent...

The Will should be witnessed by 2 "disinterested" adult witnesses. A beneficiary should not be a witness

If the person who left you the house in their will has died and that person owned the house in their name, then the nominated Exexcutor under the...

Revocable living trust

If you set up the trust and it is revocable, you can almost certainly amend it. If you and your wife set up the trust together, then you need to...

Can a will be changed to a gift? Can a parent in nursing home change will in NY?

Your question cannot be accurately answered without more information. If you are suggesting that your mother make gifts during her lifetime ( as...

Is a life estate holder responsible for taxes,upkeep and maintenance?

Unless there is some other agreement between the parties in writing, the life tenant is primarily responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the...

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Which Will can be filed?

An agent under a power of attorney does not gave the authority to change the principal's Will

Can an Irrevocable Trust be changed by a Will?

As previously stated, the documents (Will, trust and deed) all need to be reviewed to answer your question. When irrevocable trusts are established...

When a parent goes to a long term care facility how does the family protect their assets and pay only minimal taxes on them?

More information is neede to answer your question. For example, how much monthly income does your parent have; how much long term care insurance...

NYS Resident is retired and receiving a NYS pension and needs Medicaid, will the monthly pension check go directly to medicaid?

the answer will depend on what type of Medicaid you are asking about (ie, home care or nursing home care) and whether or not there is a spouse. ...