The deceased husband's estate is responsible for the debt that is in his name unless the wife co-signed or guaranteed the debt. Show the...

A seal is not required on a will. If your father's only asset is a car, you can use the small estate procedure to probate his will. When you are...

To remove someone from real estate, an occupant must be evicted. A court must issue a warrant of eviction or similar writ that is enforced by a...

Can an irrevocable trust get a mortgage in NY

Most likely, the trust will not be able to secure a mortgage loan. Each lending institution has its own lending guidelines and performs its own...

Mother deceased with no deed and 7 children. One child literally lived with mother for 30 years. Can she wait for foreclosure to

If one heir doesn't sign the waiver of citation, the petitioner for letters of administration should obtain a citation from the court and serve the...

The best way to handle this is to ask the attorney what is an acceptable form of proof in that jurisdiction. In American courts, you can provide a...

Yes, you can obtain jurisdiction over and sue the former tenant. Consult confidentially with an attorney so that you file in the appropriate court...

How can I get my name off mortgage if we have called off our relationship?

The mortgage loan needs to be paid or refinanced. Under the refinance scenario, you may agree that you will sign over your interest in the...

Can Medicaid clawback from 401k passed to children? This is in NY state.

Medicaid can seek recovery from a deceased recipient's probate estate. If the 401(k) plan names beneficiaries, then it bypasses probate. If there...

Handwritten wills are known as "holographic" wills. Provided that they meet certain formalities, they can be probated like a will that was drafted...