Can a non US citizen petition for Administration and request that a public administrator be appointed in their place?

Your brother's name can be searched in the online court docket. You can be be appointed as co-administrator of his estate along with an American...

I would like to add my boyfriend's name to my house deed

If your boyfriend is receiving government benefits and he dies first, the Department of Social Services can try to recover from his estate benefits...

Can I save the shed on my backyard?

I think you can probably save the shed. There may be structural evidence (e.g., old growth lumber, markings on the lumber, antique fixtures) or...

In New York state if a distant relative passes away do you have to sign a waiver of process even if you only met the person 2x?

If you do not sign the waiver of process, in a few weeks, a citation will show up notifying you of a court date. If you do not attend, the court...

My father is in a skilled nursing facility Is his life insurance policy considered an asset if we have to apply for Medicaid?Is

The cash value of his life insurance is considered to be a countable resource for Medicaid purposes. Planning for nursing care:...

To obtain a court order, you would need to file in court. The Surrogate Court's Miscellaneous Department might be willing to handle it. If not,...

How do I change ownership of family car from dead husbands name to mine?

With regard to the car, you can execute a title in your name and register it with the Department of Motor Vehicles. If state law requires that the...

Can a condominium association demand that I fire my home health aide?

I had a client whose property manager made a similar demand. She managed to keep her husband's aide. I think that you need to correspond with the...

Relatives who would inherit in the absence of a will must sign a waiver of process or receive a citation. For example, if the distant relative who...

Can I bring wine with me on trip to Florida ?

I don't see why there should be any problem so long as you are of the legal drinking age. If you are driving, the wine should be kept out of sight...