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No estate account and no executor has been appointed
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answered on Sep 29, 2020
The account must have a named beneficiary. Upon death of the owner, it is supposed to be transferred to the beneficiary.
The executor of my mother's estate says that estate expenses come out of the residuary estate, and since I'm the beneficiary of 65% of the residuary estate (and my brother is beneficiary of 35% of the residuary estate) that the estate expenses will have to be paid 65% by me and only 35%... View More 
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answered on Sep 25, 2020
Any estate expenses are paid before distributions. I’m not sure what you mean by will’s expenses.
It’s a grantors trust established in NYS
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answered on Sep 21, 2020
For tax purposes, a revocable trust is considered property of the grantor. Grantor’s ssn is normally used.
After settling for $100,000 $50,000 was left from bills and attorneys so there was nothing left for me and my sister
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answered on Sep 15, 2020
No.
We lived paycheck to paycheck. He had been disabled for 24 years. How do I get the deed in just my name?
answered on Sep 14, 2020
You may not need to. If you are going to sell, Usually the title company will accept a deed granting to the buyer from the surviving spouse with a death certificate. If you do want to change the deed now, you would need to file a new deed along with the death certificate and transfer documents,... View More
I am both an administrator and the sole beneficiary of my late father's (small) estate in NY. I've already got letters of administration from the surrogate court. I paid funeral expenses two months ago with my own funds. After I distribute the remaining funds to myself, I need to fill out... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2020
It is understood that this refers to funds that still need to be disbursed. I suggest you call the clerk of the Surrogates Court to see what they recommend. You can add the words “as administrator” to be clear.
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answered on Sep 8, 2020
Trustees are different from Administrators or Executors of estates. Trustees of trusts get an annual commission. Administrators and Executors are not paid annually. There is a schedule of fees under the law. The answer to your question depends upon whether this is a trust or an estate.
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answered on Sep 8, 2020
Yes. But the Revocable living trust should provide for a lifetime asset protection trust to protect it from his wife, creditors and others.
Person died in north carolina and resided there 2 years
Property and residence in new york 80 years
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answered on Sep 5, 2020
You must first petition the court in North Carolina. Once you are given the power to administer the estate there, you would apply for ancillary letters to be given the power to sell or transfer property in New York. If most of the property is in New York, you should speak to a New York attorney... View More
My child support arrangement was unique in that we each agreed to cover 60 / 40 % respectively. I received a judgment for $30 k which is currently being violated and with support enforcement on the trail. My kids are now adults. If i don’t call this judgement out in a will , is it lost? It’s... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2020
Regular child support payments terminate upon the death of either the payor or payee. Judgments may be collectable against the estate of the Judgment debtor's estate but a claim has to be filed. Typically the parties are required by the Judgment of Divorce to carry life insurance to cover... View More
My father died last October. He has a death benefit with his union. He was a resident of NYS, in NYC. He listed my mother as the beneficiary, but with an inaccurate/incorrect name and marital status. My mother is listed as his wife, but they never married. Her given name is listed with his surname.... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2020
Do you have other siblings? If not, then it does not matter whether you or your mother gets it. They have to pay someone. Thus, offer them to either pay your mother, or pay an estate, or pay you. They may require waivers so they do not pay twice, but you do not care about that either.
The father passed away in June 2020. His four "personal use" vehicles in his garage are titled through his used car business. One of the vehicles has a value over $25,000. The executor of the will believes that all four vehicles "possibly" belong to the beneficiary that got the... View More
My father owns a house free and clear that he would like to sell to me. He does not live in the house but maintains it. He also has another house where he lives with his wife. I need to stay in my current home until kids graduate in 2024. My father is 87 and not in good health, he may not be around... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2020
If your father is agreeable to delaying the receipt of the proceeds from a sale of the property, he could sell the property to you now and take back a baloon mortgage that becomes due at the time you intend to be ready to move. This way the purchase price and sale are confirmed and you become the... View More
I live in California. I would like to know if you could provide me with legal services?
answered on Aug 31, 2020
You might have better chances of finding an attorney if you start reaching out to them instead of continuing to wait. Your post remains open for a week, and the format here is more question and answer board than attorney referral service. You could use the Find-a-Lawyer tab above to locate Estate... View More
Entire estate. He has been dead 30 years. I f he is my brother would he have a claim?
Mother died and father inherited property. I found out my mother had me as power of attorney. My father has changed the will since her death. What can i do as power of attorney? Can I uphold the original will?
answered on Aug 26, 2020
Something is up here but your post makes no sense. Wills cannot be changed after death. Wills are filed with the court and enforced as to the terms. A power of attorney ceases on death, so your late discovery of the document is not relevant.
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answered on Aug 14, 2020
If the will was held privately, like in a bank, there is no record. When wills are filed with the Surrogate they are given numbers and entered. Thus, I am not sure where you think it is located.
note stating they can't take care of the home expenses and was giving the house to me fast forward to 2018 my mom passed away in January and in February a deed transfer was made taking my mom off the deed and adding myself along with my dad to the deed in April another deed transfer was made... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2020
These cases turn on the facts. You must answer it and not default. The fact the deeds were done by a lawyer and notarized helps, as long as those people will testify for you. However, you are years away from that issue. For now, you just need to respond. The manner of the response depends on... View More
This lawyer did parents estate when mom had dementia put her on medicaid for $. Then sibling gets excess income I have to pay, created accounts w mom as joint, refused to pay me back, I couldnt object no lawyer, really want them all caught but no help but need to know my future I have mom and... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2020
I cannot follow the facts. Is your mom dead or alive? You are mixing legal terms. The POA is not relevant if your mother is dead. If there is an estate, you have to petition for the relief you want.
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