Better to ask your question and see if anyone responds. 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
It depends on the terms of how the house was left to the three children in the will. Regardless, it... more
Yes the children have the right to contest the will. more
I can’t figure out the question. Who is “they don’t want the... more
Probably not. If the check is made payable to the both of you, then either person can legally cash... more
No more
This is a broad and vague question which cannot be answered without face to face communication. more
It means the person who filed the "Order to Show Cause" is asking the judge to take a... more
Call the Public Administrator’s office and they will handle the estate. more
I don't know if there's a rule allowing someone to petition for the probate of a will without... more
You’re asking for medical records from almost 50 years ago? more
Yes. more
Nope. more
As a general rule the person who pays the mortgage interest and real estate taxes is permitted by... more
Call up the owner and explain your situation honestly and with integrity and ask for his or help... more
Do do not provide enough facts and details to answer the question. Try asking your question again,... more
I think you have asked this question already, twice. Your father died 7 years ago and you still... more
Unfortunately your best option may be to move. more
Yes you will need to hire a lawyer who will take the case on a contingency basis. more
Maybe. more
It seems the situation as you've described would best be handled by the public administrator, yes.... more
You have to ask a question. You can't just say "I need help." more
No. more
No. Call the Surrogate's Court probate office for Nassau County. Be nice; sometimes you can get the... more
No you are not responsible for mom's debts as her POA. more
I don't know what you mean by "the judge stamped my papers." If you mean the Surrogate... more
It sounds like you already looked into this. more
Yes it is. more
You can't. It's her phone. more
This is too complicated to be answered over the internet. Why have you waited so long before... more
Yes. And in my experience half the time this aspect of the law tends to negate the true intentions... more
Follow attorney Fichman's advice. more
You need to go to a few lawyers with all of your paperwork and try to find a lawyer who will do the... more
You signed the agreement when you hired the lawyer and you have a copy. Look at it and see what it... more
You were given a copy of the co-op bylaws when you bought the apartment. You'll be fighting a... more
What is the question you are asking? I see you have a long story here, but you don't actually ask... more
Why don't you just ask him the question? He's required to report to the court and possibly the IRS... more
Typically, yes, a life tenant must pay all obligations of the property for the term of their... more
I'm not a real estate attorney and cannot offer advice on your specific question except to say that... more
Life insurance policy death benefits are almost always free from income taxes, but there are... more
So many different variables are involved there's no way to give an approximation of how long it... more
Either option can be effective. Probably best to have a New York will for your US property, and a... more
I don't understand what you're asking. Your sentence is not clear. Please re-write your question... more
What do you want to "claim on your tax return?" I don't understand what you are asking. more
Yes, and you'll have to find a probate lawyer to help you solve this problem. It's not something... more
Yes, there are steps you can take to protect your interests. You already understand as a... more
I don't understand who is going to be funding the trust. The situation you describe is very unusual... more
I don't think this is a legal question. If you actually had your raise taken away after your wrote... more
Yes, you need court approval. By its terms the trust is irrevocable. It can be modified, as you've... more
That's not really a legal question. Go see a financial planner. Have you considered creating trusts... more
That's a great question and one which is better answered by a lawyer from Trinidad. Assuming your... more
I'm sorry; I have no idea what you're talking about. more
It's not clear whether you mean your sister has not yet submitted the will for probate, or whether... more
I doubt you can't get this matter resolved for the reason you claim. Unless a lawyer has a personal... more
There's no such schedule in New York. The percentage your lawyer is asking for as his or her fee... more
Either you or the bank manager is making an error. How do you know you are PoD for the checking... more
That's a really great set of facts and a great question. I can't think of a solution off the top of... more
This question is much too complicated to get free legal advice over the internet. more
You have to see a lawyer who will review the facts with you in person. more
it depends on who's complaining. more
Yes. more
You say you have an attorney. Why are you posting a question here? You need to be frank with you... more
As a business owner you know there are various expenses which go along with running a business.... more
Under the US Constitution (and Amendments) you're allowed to represent yourself (be your own... more
What taxes are you thinking about? What you do you have in mind as the way you're going to handle... more
You would need to go over the transaction from the beginning of time and examine each expense to... more
No. She'll get a full accounting when the executor is ready to send out the checks and not before. more
Where did your sister take your mother to have the Power of Attorney re-drafted? If she went to an... more
Are they still sending bills or have they written them off as uncollected debts? more
I can get the certificates for you, but first you must send me a retainer of US$1,000,000.00 signed... more
Your mother would be making a gift to you of the difference between the fair market value of the... more
He lived in CO when he died and that's where you have to go to probate the will even though he... more
This question is much too complex to be answered on this website. more
You have to file some papers with the county clerk's office; the registrar of deeds or whatever... more
Send them a refund and a sincere apology immediately. more
Go down to the courthouse and ask the clerk yes for the most part it's part of the public record... more
Is this your sister's will, or someone else's will? You don't have any right to see your sister's... more
Yes Please send a retainer check right away for US$25,000 and I will deposit this right away more
When she cashed out the policy and put the cash in her bank account it's not part of her total... more
The answer depends on how your dad set up his estate plan. And also whether your step sister is... more
You have to see a lawyer face to face and discuss your business venture in more detail. This isn't... more
Can't answer "which state law prevails" without knowing what the disagreement is about.... more
Coop law is very particular and you'd need a lawyer who works in that area to give you advice.... more
No. Since you thought the property belongned to you it was not adverse to the owner. Therefore you... more
I don't understand how your friend received title to the property when the mother's boyfriend's... more
I have to say the question is very confusing and I can't really understand the facts or the... more
A Notice of Probate informs a person (or charity) that they were mentioned in a decedent's Last... more
I am certain your question is bogus. Nevertheless even if it wasn't, the question would not be... more