You definately should have an attorney who routinely does Medicaid applications working for you and your mother. New York Law has an exemption...

My wife passed away without leaving a will. I am receiving checks in her name that I want to put in my checking account.

When a New York resident dies without a will, New York Estates law provides that the surviving spouse is to receive $50,000 and one-half of the...

How to i revoke guardianship

Your sister could allow your son to live with you until this issue is resolved. New York has a form for a parent or guardian to provide written...

I would to know what is the best option to take durable power of attorney, guardianship, head of estate etc and why.

You cannot just "take" power of attorney, health care proxy, executor, etc. You can only accept your sister's appointment of you. She does not...

Does a Will based restriction of a prior Trust stand?

I also believe "it depends" is the correct answer as there are a number of variables. If the trust was created separately from a Will, then it is...

My mother died and her estate went through probate, her taxes were done for he and all was paid and distributed as per the will,

I would suggest you find a CPA who is knowledgeable in estate (fiduciary) income tax as well as income tax. Have that CPA look at the personal and...