Can an Administrator of an estate steal from beneficiaries?

Depending on the status of the estate proceeding, and other factors, you have two likely options in Surrogate Court- to compel an 'accounting', or...

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X wife wants to keep my last name.

The law permits a wife, upon being divorced, the option of keeping the last name of the ex-husband. The choice is hers alone.

Trustee not doing fiduciary duties in mothers trust

If you plan to represent yourself, the first thing to do is to go to the Surrogate Court, 31 Chambers Street, 5th Floor, and talk to the clerks in...

Can a father get visitations when he has not seen him for 3yrs and denied him for the 3yrs.

The question is first- do you want the child to have a relationship with his father; second, if not, why? The analaysis should be based upon...

Someone invested thousands in a business w/o an agreement. Is a partner liable to payback that money having ended the alliance?

Unless the present (working) partner is willing to pay the investing partner for his or her investment, he or she will likely have to bring a...

What are my indisputible rights in a life estate entitlement under New York State law?

Simply, a life estate simply entitles you to lifetime residence within the property. If you require any further information, kindly contact me at...

How do i changed my birthcertificate if i was not aware it was changed?

There are several possible methods available to you, including a change of name petition and an application/motion with NYC, but it may be to your...

I left my husband can i get child support and alimony from him.

It depends upon the facts of the case. You can file petitions for spousal and child support with the Family Court, if you do not wish to start an...

How do my parents get a property lein against a developer who has damaged their property?

You would only be able to commence an action against the owner/developer. By undermining the structural support of your parent's home, the...

Will there be any compexity if the divorce papers are coming from Virginia while the wife is in New York?

There is no way to answer this question, without reviewing the paperwork, as well as ascertaining basic information, such as the length of the...