Unless the spouse signed a spousal waiver to the right of election, the estate would be able to challenge the will. Having said that it will be up...

My elderly father recently was appointed a guardian of his property by the Court.

The standards that would qualify your father for a personal guardian are much higher. As long as he can take care of his daily tasks, and...

I am a beneficiary & have filed a Claim against a NY estate for monies owed since Jan 2011.

If you filed a claim in the Surrogate's court, the executor will be notified and the estate cannot be distributed until the lien is satisfied. If...

In NYS can a sub contractor hired by the contractor place lien on my building for repair work when contractor did not pay him

Yes. A subcontractor’s claim, however, is limited to the amount owed by the owner to the general contractor. [Lien Law §4; Timothy Coffey...

CAN THE EXECUTIVE OF A WILL, EVEN THOUGH IT STATES SPLIT THE HOUSE, NOT SPLIT IT AND KEEP IT ALL?

If your mother writes a valid will in NY state and names your sister as executor, your sister, when appointed by the court has a fiduciary duty to...

Life Estate

This language would create a life estate more assuredly if the deed is changed to also reflect this. The deed should be burdened with the life...

I have been ill for the past three mono twice and pnuemoia and a kidney infection. Appeal had been granted 4th time denied.

Unfortunately, if your appeal was with the school, they can deny any further appeals. I am sorry about your health issues, however you do not seem...

I appreciate your concerns, however you should be grateful when you hire a lawyer that they are doing their due diligence in protecting your rights...

My mother was named in my grandfather's living trust. My mother has since passed, do her heirs have any legal right to the trust

All the answers are correct in that your attorney will have to review the document. If they are not mentioned as beneficiaries, or contingent...

New York requires the original signed will for probate. You should contact the lawyer who drafted the original will and see if he made a copy of...