Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
Looking for a Lawyer
I am looking for a lawyer located in Queens New York. My mother who is 83 years old needs to have her Will done over to avoid Probate. Whether this would be done by an irrevocable trust, I'm not sure. She owns her own house. Need to find out what her options are to avoid Probate upon her death and to pass her house on to her beneficiaries quickly. I understand that a Trust cannot be contested - don't know if that is correct.
Thank you.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Looking for a Lawyer
There are several options to avoid probate, including revocable trusts, Totten trusts, or beneficiary designations. Feel free to contact our office for a brief complimentary consultation.
Re: Looking for a Lawyer
It is important to know why you want to avoid probate. If there are no issues between you and your brothers or sisters, then probate is a fairly simple process (although Queens Cty. is a little slow).
The easiest way to avoid probate is to place all property (house, bank accounts, etc.) in joint name with Mom's children.
Mike.
Re: Looking for a Lawyer
First, you need to understand that anything can be challenged so long as one has the inclination and funds to do so. The real issue is to make sure everything is done above board, for the right reasons and without illicit motivation.
That being said, we have an office located in Queens and handle all sorts of trusts and estates matter. Please feel free to call for an initial consultation.
Should you like to discuss this or any other legal matter, you can e-mail me for more information about low cost face-to-face, on-line, or a telephone consultation with a lawyer in our office.
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