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My Mom died in August,in Florida (primary res.) and has Property in N.Y. she had no will. 3 adult children . What to do now?

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 07, 2015

You will need to consult with a New York estate planning attorney to determine how to transfer the New York property. In most states, if a person...

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Need help rejecting a dubious power of attorney. I am aware of fraud in the manner in which the power of attorney was executed.

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 07, 2015

As an interested party, you can petition the court regarding the fraud related to the power of attorney of this elderly person. It is advisable...

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Are there specific forms to petition for guardianship of an unrelated minor child?

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 07, 2015

There appears to be many facets to this legal issue, including the fact that the minor's parent was not a US resident. It would be best to schedule...

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Recently my mom and step father were placed in a home (as mom had alzheimers and my step father was also slipping ) by his daugh

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 03, 2015

Was your mother a Florida resident at her passing? If so, it would be best to consult with a Florida probate attorney to determine whether a...

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.How do we get a power of attorney over my stepfather? It was suggested by his physician.

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 03, 2015

Your father needs to consult with an attorney to execute a Power of Attorney. In order to execute the Power of Attorney, your father must have the...

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My wife and I have a Revocable Living Trust. Each of our three children will share 1/3 of the estate.

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 03, 2015

Simply changing distributions by writing the change on your original document will not be effective. You need to consult with an estate planning...

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Dad died 16 years ago. He is receiving settlement in asbestos litigation now and they want his estate reopened. What do I do?

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 03, 2015

The estate would need to be re-opened so the Personal Representative can accept the settlement and distribute it to the beneficiaries. Re-opening...

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Do I have any rights

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 03, 2015

If the property passed under the right of survivorship to your grandmother, then your grandmother is now the sole owner of the property and she has...

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For an Order of Summary Administration, is there a monetary cap for this to be a small estate. or small estate affidavit.

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 03, 2015

The asset limit for a Summary Administration is $75,000.

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My grandmother died and I can not find any probate in her name she told me she was leaving her half of everything to us kid's

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 03, 2015

Please be careful when posting personal information on the internet. While this website allows attorneys to answer users questions, other users can...

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