Under the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations there are a lot of different rules which apply to... more
Under the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations there are a lot of different rules which apply to... more
This is an important and complicated situation. You have to see a lawyer face to face; this... more
I don't understand who owns the house. You, or your parents? If your parents gave you the house... more
You need to go to family court and file a petition explaining to the judge the reasons you feel... more
I advise you to drop this entire matter and get on with your life. Nothing will come of this.... more
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. It seems unlikely as the decedent’s... more
There's no easy and absolute answer to that question. There are no exact rules or regulations. Most... more
I can't answer this question because I don't really understand what you are asking. What is... more
It seems to me what you’re written here is contradictory regarding distribution of the... more
Yes I think he is cheating you. more
You’ll lose your deposit that’s all. more
This question is very complicated and you need to see a lawyer who specializes in this area. more
No it’s not illegal. And you cannot sue anyone if you don’t get hired. Good luck. more
You’re way off base. No way can you get something like this done without a lawyer. Good luck. more
I think as the owner of ten properties you should hire a lawyer and accountant to get you... more
There’s something else going on here I’m sure of it. I don’t have any advice for... more
I can take the case. Call me on Monday. 212 979-2868 more
You're going to need a lawyer who agrees to take their fee out of the CD when it's collected. more
Probably not. Sell the house and divide up the proceeds and move on with your life. more
You're going to need a lawyer to help you with this. Good luck. more
You're going to have to deposit the check into a bank account in the name of the estate, and to... more
Yes the realtor or anyone else can take a photograph of anything in the public view without getting... more
I can't answer that question without seeing the agreement you signed with the realtor. more
Difficult to say because I can’t see the entire contract and the paragraph about the... more
That's a pretty technical question. I doubt you'll get an answer in this forum, but maybe. Good... more
No. Since you're asking the question about "what paperwork needs to be involved," then... more
Yes. more
As you already know this is a very important situation and you need to hire a lawyer and not rely... more
A "small" accounting is called an "informal accounting" and that's an itemized... more
Almost certainly the apartment is lost. But maybe not if you can play the succession rights law the... more
It depends what is being signed. Two people working together in a business is called a partnership.... more
No. more
The language that your sister has in the Quit Claim Deed was almost certainly NOT done by a lawyer.... more
Yes. The tax consequences of the sale don't have anything to do with the fact you have to give them... more
Yes you can find a surveyor who will look at the deed and mark out your property boundaries so you... more
Well in the United States anyone can sue anyone else for anything; however that doesn’t mean... more
No it’s not just a photocopy. Exemplified copies of documents in Surrogate’s court... more
I don't understand what you're talking about. Can't help you with this. Good luck. more
Try Articles 19 and 32 of the New York State Mental Hygiene Law. Start here... more
Can you be more specific about "closing your sister's estate?" Something doesn't sound... more
You need to go see a lawyer and get face to face advice. This is a very important matter with... more
Doing business that way is going to cause you headaches down the road. Can't predict exactly how,... more
Call me Monday afternoon. 212 979-2868 more
Yes as Executor you can sell the house without the permission of your siblings. However you will... more
It depends on the town zoning laws. Go there and ask. more
Are you kidding? No, you can't sue the town because your neighbor's house isn't as nice as yours. more
Never heard of this. more
Move the fence. more
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband. Please resubmit your question using... more
Yes, of course. more
THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT MOST LIKELY CONTROLS IN THIS SITUATION AND THAT'S A VERY... more
The purpose of the form is so the court can determine whether the correct filing fee was paid,... more
Put it as non-probate assets on the line for 'other' or write in "bank accounts payable to... more
If you don't know then the answer is "no". more
You have not received any answers because there is no such document as you are looking for. It... more
It's not always necessary that a contract be in writing. It's unclear what you guys agreed to in... more
No you are not responsible for the rest of the lawyer's bill. more
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. It's unfortunate that you've had a hard... more
You'd need a new deed where the person is giving their life estate interest over to the owner. So... more
You’ll have to talk to the housing court judge. You should get a lawyer. more
I don’t know what you mean by “Medicaid penalties“. In any event, this is not an... more
Unfortunately I don't really know what you can do about that. Sorry. more
Tell them your sister emptied out the account. more
Do you have anything to trade in exchange for legal services? Maybe a car or boat? Can you perform... more
No. more
No I don't think so. But you should call the tax collector in your town and ask them. more
You might want to try going to Family Court and asking the judge for an emergency Temporary Order... more
No you can't rely on the location of the buried cables for any property boundary issues. more
Claim at what? I don't understand what you are asking. more
That's a great question and some more questions need to be asked about the transaction. That being... more
Yes more
Your husband's mom and step-dad may have had their accounts and house in joint name so all jointly... more
Yes. more
No there’s no time limit between the two heirs as long as they both agree, and no one else... more
What you’re asking for is beyond the scope of the advice available from this website. more
No law requires you to take responsibility for anyone else’s affairs after they die. Even if... more
There are just too many different factors involved to give a specific answer to your... more
That’s a very sad story it’s a very unfortunate situation. Your best bet is to contact... more
I would want to know more about the back-story of this situation. I'm sure you know why you got the... more
Something is wrong and you should see a lawyer right away to make sure your rights are protected.... more
You have to go through all the steps: from one estate to the other and then out to the... more
As you know there’s a difference between someone who has been missing for 28 years and... more
I don't understand the questions you're asking as you've given no background. You have to see a... more
You have to get a real estate lawyer. You can't get help over the internet by email for this... more
If you google for "NY Surrogate's Court pdf forms" you'll find the packet of forms... more
Not usually but there are exceptions. more
Whoever is in charge of your sister’s estate will sell the house and payoff the mortgage. No... more
What's an "estate account?" I don't understand 100% what you're referring to. Do you mean... more
Did you try talking to the owner? more
I would want to know what the problem is before answering your questions. What's happened to cause... more
Better to ask your question and see if anyone responds. more
Has a matrimonial action been started yet? Your stepson needs to sit face to face with a lawyer who... more
This question is much too involved to answer in an email forum on a free message board.Your... more
I don't understand: your son bought a house after they were divorced and nevertheless put his... more
You should see an attorney to have a trust setup for the benefit of your children so the money is... more
First you have to get the company reinstated with the NY Department of State. This takes a lot of... more
Judicial settlement of this estate isn't required; you don't need to file any papers at all, except... more
I'm not sure what "put my home in Life Use" means. I think you need to see a local lawyer... more
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your son. This question is too complicated to answer by... more
Find another job. more
This question and your situation are too complicated to answer by email. Good luck, I hope... more
You are correct to question whether a form you got off the internet and prepared yourself will hold... more
It's possible, yes. That's a long way down the road, and it's not easy at all to evict someone. It... more
Everything in life is negotiable. more
No. Don't worry about stuff like this until you start making money. Until then nobody cares. Just... more
There's no need. When you sell the house the title company will want the certificate of occupancy... more
Include the interest on your personal returns. more
A lawyer's retainer agreement or "fee disclosure form," as you call it, is required where... more
The foreclosure process takes a long time. It doesn't happen on June 16 if you don't pay your taxes... more
You don’t have to change your will. more
No you’re not responsible for mom’s debts. However if there’s enough money on the... more
Go through your father's papers and look for the will. And look through his checkbook for the last... more
In my practice I've always let the title company handle these transfers, so I don't know the answer... more
You say many times the cable company has "insinuated," "vaguely implied,"... more
Did you write that correctly? The fire was in 1983, 35 years ago? Call the bar association in the... more
Your next step would be to go through a "turnover proceeding," which is where the court... more
The executor of the estate is a "fiduciary," which means, sort of, the person responsible... more
Unfortunately I don't see anyway you can get this done without a lawyer. Maybe you can find a... more
This isn't a question I'd be willing to provide an answer for no fee. You're in business and there... more
What do you mean by "granting a life estate?" I'm not sure I follow. Typically mom or dad... more
I would file a Petition alleging breach of fiduciary duty and ask the court to order the fiduciary... more
If you are being sued then you don't really have an option: you have to hire a lawyer to protect... more
No, you don't have any "rights" in this situation. more
That's a tough situation. Can you afford to pay the amount due out of the proceeds of selling your... more
The title company are the folks who will be issuing title insurance so they make all the rules in... more
This is a very complex area of the law and not one where you can expect to get free advice on the... more
I don't practice landlord-tenant law. I agree I think the realtor is making a mountain out of a... more
No. Everything a person owns at the time of their death is now owned by their estate. An estate is... more
I would advise you to see another lawyer for a second opinion. more
What is the lawyer saying the $20,000 legal fee is for? I don't understand from your question. How... more
It's unlikely a letter from your mother is going to have any legal significance with respect to... more
I think maybe there is a better section for you to post this question. This isn't really a question... more
In the US it's always a person's individual responsibility to check coverage with their insurance... more
Of course not. No lawyer would do that anyway. more
The trustee is generally the only one who can bring an action to recover rents due from the use and... more
I don't know what a 'transfer account' is. Unfortunately 'verbal permission' to access her banking... more
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mom. Go to the bank for the account statements;... more
This isn’t really a legal question. You need to find a good mortgage broker who can prepare... more
I say no; the Power of Attorney is not valid as the signatures of the principal and agent are not... more
This is a much more complicated question than it may seem, and definitely not one where you want to... more
The lawyer at the title company is the only person who can give you an answer as to exactly what... more
It's not my area of practice, however I'm rent stabilized myself and know those rules can be a... more
They have you over a barrel. Contracts are often worth only the paper they're printed on. Do the... more
I'm not sure what a "release of funds contract" is. In any event, a judge can't force... more
I assume you’re intending to transfer the Principal’s money into a trust for a 3rd... more
Technically form 1041 has to be filed for the estate; the income tax return for the estate. However... more
Has someone in the family been appointed as Executor or Administrator already? I don't think so,... more
If you have a lawyer already working for you on this issue, you should go back to the lawyer and... more
A lot depends on whether your father is of sound mind or whether he has any cognitive impairments.... more
Those are great very serious questions and the answers are more detailed than I'd be willing to... more
Yes. The mortgage and maintenance on the building have to be paid while the board deals with the... more
I think that's more of an issue of the agreement you have with the people you work for. There's no... more
I'm confused by your question. What do you mean your mother was "named administrator?"... more
Unless there are other factors involved that no, there is no conflict of interest and this is... more
That's not my area of law practice. However if I were in your shoes I wouldn't rely on what the... more
Yes definitely. Think of an irrevocable trust as a separate tax payer somewhat like a corporation,... more
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dad. Someone among your brothers and sisters has,... more
Yes by signing the Waiver it's possible you're giving up important rights. There's no way for... more
I can get that done for you. 212 979-2868 more
Of course you have a case. Did you go talk to the guy and tell him to come over and look at the... more
Must be notarized. more
If two persons were appointed as agents to act jointly on behalf of the principal than both must... more
I think it's probably more of a Housing Court matter than a breach of contract claim. Good question... more
Well in the United States anyone can sue anyone else. More or less. So you can definitely start a... more
Next step would be an eviction procedure through the Housing Court. Check on their website and... more
It depends on how long ago the original deed was filed and what specifically needs to be amended.... more
What do you mean they are "suing you?" You were served with a summons and complaint? If... more
I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. It's unfortunate you have this situation with your... more
Should have been reported on your 2016 return. more
Was the check sent to you marked "payment in full" or other such notation? Did you record... more
I recommend calling the timeshare company they've done this a million times and can help you get... more
That's an interesting fact pattern and a great followup question. Unfortunately however there is no... more
That's a terrible situation. It seems to me that the executor is acting properly. I can't see the... more
Well that's an interesting question. As you've already looked up there are no penalty provisions in... more
No you can't change the locks. That's not how it works and I think you know that already. You've... more
You all have to act like reasonable adults and come to a compromise and move this forward. What... more
What is the question? I don't understand what is going on. Please use proper spelling and... more
What happens is that eventually the Public Administrator steps in and sells the property and the... more
You have to provide more facts about the situation. more
It's a very bad situation as you already know, especially if you and your husband are not working... more
No I don’t think there’s any possibility at all that the lenders lost your paperwork... more
You need to first go down to the Family Court first thing in the morning and complete the (simple)... more
That's a pickle all right. I think your son's best bet is to find another buyer. It's hard to fight... more
That's a great question and there are just so many factors which go into figuring out the right... more
What a mess. This situation is much too complicated to give advice over the internet. You have to... more
You have to figure out what the judgement was for before you can come up with a plan of action to... more
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. The life insurance is a 'non-probate'... more
Send me the Will and I will take a look. more
Same answer as before. First, it's the company's responsibility to report this payment correctly to... more
It seems like you're trying to complete the probate petition for an estate which is larger than a... more
If your brother is the only other distributee then the Citation does not get completed. The... more
Yes, the amount of the check is personal property. Yes, since your sister could also have applied... more
There is no such concept as a beneficiary for a decedent's severance pay. Dad's final wages are... more
Where are you reading about those terms "lifetime usage" and "lifetime estate?"... more
Very bad idea to engage in that type of tax planning without professional advice. What taxes are... more
I don’t have to tell you this is a very bad situation. It’s also more complex than I... more
No it's not fair. You got the raw end of the stick, for sure. The only thing to do now is put the... more
I wouldn't be comfortable answering this question without sitting down with you face to face and... more
The answer isn’t so much as what New York State law may or may not require, but the practical... more
The title company lawyer is going to give you the right answer. The title company is like the... more
That's a great question however I'm not a real estate lawyer and don't know the answer. When you... more
Call the police. more
Please ask a question so that someone may try to help you and dad. You did not ask a question. more
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. It's not a simple matter to petition the... more
That wasn't what you asked the first time. If you feel strongly about your case then put your money... more
That's a good question, especially because a "nanny referral service" might be (I would... more
There are thousands of question posted to this website with helpful legal advice. However in many... more
I know it sounds unusual, but a psychiatrist does not have the authority under law to "declare... more
If you never got married, then the conditions of the bequest of the dining room set from your... more
I don’t understand why you are asking this question when you had a lawyer handling this for... more
Is the son on the Power of Attorney as Successor Agent? If not, you're out of luck: it can't be... more
You should have gotten that information up front. In the IRS instructions for Form 1099-Misc you'll... more
Under usual circumstances of how a husband and wife own property, as “tenants by the... more
Sorry fellows; this question is much too complicated to be answered by email. Also, you’re in... more
Please provide more details for the proposed transaction. more
Tough question; lots of angles. First place is to look and see what the will says; does it cover... more
It depends on what documents you signed back in 2012 when you got your distribution. Even if it's... more
You’re not going to solve this problem with free advice over the Internet. It’s too... more