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David G. Wallace, P.C.

  • 108 E. Steuben St., Bath, NY 14810-1622

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Betzjitomir and Baxter, L.L.P.

  • 50 Liberty St., Bath, NY 14810-1523

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Robert H. Plaskov

  • 5 Gansevoort St., Bath, NY 14810

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John K. McCarthy

  • 12 Pulteney Sq. W., Bath, NY 14810-0528

John R. Kuhl, Jr.

  • 10 Gansevoort St., Bath, NY 14810

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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Will the IRS take the home left to my brother in a will? How?

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Answered by attorney Bruce Darrell Steiner (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff Cohen, P.C.
A complicated Will leaving it to him in a trust for his benefit will better protect the house against the IRS (and any other creditors he may have).
A complicated Will leaving it to him in a trust for his benefit will better protect the house against the IRS (and any other creditors he may have).

Do we have to wait for my brother to sell my mothers home before reading the will?

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Answered by attorney Darin Christensen (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Bullivant Houser Bailey PC
No. The power of attorney ceases to have legal effect on your mother's death. He has no legal authority to do anything using the power of attorney. You should proceed to have the will probated and the personal representative (executor) can sell the home.
No. The power of attorney ceases to have legal effect on your mother's death. He has no legal authority to do anything using the power of attorney. You should proceed to have the will probated and the personal representative (executor) can sell the home.
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My mom, my ex and myself own a duplex . My mom lived on one side is on other. Mom died leaving her half of duplex to boyfriend. Can I contest ?

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Answered by attorney Lori Nevias
Estate Planning lawyer at Lori Nevias, Attorney at Law
If the will was properly executed, unless you can prove that the boyfriend coerced or unduly influenced her into leaving him her half of the duplex, you probably cannot contest the will- especially if there's a no-contest clause, which would generally provide that you lose your share if you challenge the will. It is important to have the will or a copy reviewed by an attorney to make sure it was properly executed.   
If the will was properly executed, unless you can prove that the boyfriend coerced or unduly influenced her into leaving him her half of the duplex, you probably cannot contest the will- especially if there's a no-contest clause, which would generally provide that you lose your share if you challenge the will. It is important to have the will or a copy reviewed by an attorney to make sure it was properly executed.   
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