What rights do we have as my mom passed away one year before her mother. Are myself and siblings entitled to our mothers part

The law of intestacy applies when a person dies without a will. Under that law, children inherit the share of their deceased parent. You and your...

Life Estate v. Traditional Will?

If you use a life estate, your son will own the remainder interest. That means that he will own the house outright when the last of you and your...

Can a hospital force someone out because they need the space?

I regret to hear of your situation. Search for a local hospice, or arrange for hospice at home. Contact Medicare to see if it will cover and...

My wife and I want to change our deed from tenants in common to joint tenancy. What forms do we need to do this in New York.

Most likely, you should be tenants by the entirety, which is joint tenancy for spouses. You will need to file a deed and tax transmittal documents...

Your planning should depend on your circumstances and goals. One possibility is that you name yourself and son as co-trustees, yourself as...

Can I transfer my share (50%) of property to my daughter?

The details of the planning would depend on whether you have a power of attorney (POA), whether your daughter lives with you, and whether you and...

What can I do about getting my landlord to get rid of a terrible smell coming through the vent into my bathroom.

You should have an attorney write a letter to the landlord. The smell is a private nuisance that interferes with your use and enjoyment of the...

What are my options?

As a distributee of your father's estate, you are entitled to file a petition for an administration proceeding with the Surrogate's Court in the...

The issue is what is necessary under Ecuadorian law to sell a house where a co-owner dies in Ecuador. It's possible that probate or estate...

Executor of intestate died. Does estate owe his portion to his kids?

The children of the second sibling would inherit in place of their deceased parent under the law of intestacy. Estate administration:...