Whether the person can marry will depend on her legal capacity. Many mental disabilities are not a bar to marrying. I'd be interested in knowing...

We just found out the town we live in is putting sewers in and our property tax is going up and we can't afford the increase.

In addition to what my colleagues posted, one other possibility is grieving your taxes. There are attorneys who specialize in this. Sometimes,...

Removing a roommate that has no written agreement ?

You must evict the person. Consult with a landlord-tenant attorney.

What is considered a small estate in New York?

Small estate administration can be used if the deceased person has personal property and money worth less than $30,000.

The affidavit of comparison is a statement under oath that a will or codicil attached to the affidavit is an exact copy of the original. A...

The Estates, Powers and Trusts Law says that unless a divorce decree states otherwise, a divorce revokes the disposition of property to a former...

The property line is described in the metes and bounds description in your deed. The fence may be drawn on a survey, but it is unlikely to be...

Are buyers able to go to closing if the property they are trying to buy is expected to have a lien placed?

A prudent purchaser orders a title report and purchases title insurance. The lender also purchases title insurance. As Steve mentioned in his...

How do I obtain funds from a bank?

In instances like this, an attorney's letter may be what you need. The bank wants to be sure that it is paying the funds to the appropriate...

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My Husband's Sister passed on and the bank wants proof that they were siblings, how is this done?

You'll need to ask the bank what it considers to be valid proof. For example, it might accept an affidavit from someone who knew the family....