Protect or disburse my Mom's estate before alcoholic/drug abusing sister gets involved?

There are a number of excellent strategies that can be employed by your mother not only to protect her other children from the problem daughter,...

Incorporating retirement accounts into an estate plan often is the most complex part of estate planning. If you are looking to channel retirement...

How can I get some assurances that I will not be harmed or Sabatoged in anyway and no liabilaties against me at any time in will

I am sorry for your difficult situation. Although it is not clear to me exactly what is going on, I suggest that you consult with an experienced...

Does surviving spouse have right to deceased spouse's inherited property under NY Estate law?

The inherited/separate property distinction is relevant in matrimonial actions, it is not relevant in Estate matters because all of the decedent's...

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Can an Administrator of an estate steal from beneficiaries?

You should retain an attorney right away to assist you with this matter. The attorney can bring an action in the Surrogate's Court where the...

Estate appointee after death

I see two options here: First, if your father created a lifetime trust of which you now are serving as successor trustee, you could ask the person...

Receiving rent in a life estate home

It is the holder of the life estate who is entitled to any rents collected on the home, and it is in the discretion of the life estate holder to...

My parents are in their 80's, if any of them get ill and need to be in a nursing home could they take their home?

This is a great question, and the answer will depend on a number of factors. The first thing to know is that no one will "take" your parents' home...

Does a self pay resident in an assisted living facility in new york state have to provide the facility verification of assets?

There is no general requirement under New York State law for providing the requested financial information. It is possible that the contract the...

There appears to be more than one issue, here. Although it is not clear, I am guessing that the grandparent is the testator/home owner? If so, is...