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Billings Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Mackey Catania & Whalen LLP

4.6
89 Reviews

  • Serving Billings, NY and Dutchess County, New York

  • Law Firm with 21 lawyers1 award

  • MACKEY BUTTS & WHALEN LLP is a law firm dedicated to taking a proactive approach to the needs of, and issues confronting our clients.

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Ellen L. Baker
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Law Offices of Alfred Odom, P.C.

4.9
2 Reviews

  • Serving Billings, NY and Dutchess County, New York

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • For more than two decades, the Law Offices of Alfred Odom, P.C. have served clients throughout the 5 Boroughs of New York City and Long Island with a practice devoted to estate... Read More

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Alfred Odom Esq.
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Corbally, Gartland and Rappleyea, LLP

3.9
14 Reviews

  • Serving Billings, NY and Dutchess County, New York

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • "A Heritage in Legal Counsel for over 100 Years"

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Allan Rappleyea
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Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello, LLP

4.7
27 Reviews

  • Serving Billings, NY and Dutchess County, New York

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers3 awards

  • Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello, LLP is among the most trusted names in legal representation in Ulster County and beyond. Trusted for a heritage of nearly 150 years. Trusted... Read More

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Pamela Rusk
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Northrop & Stradar, P.C.

4.8
25 Reviews

  • Serving Billings, NY and Dutchess County, New York

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Providing Integrity, Purpose & Results to Clients

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Civil Practice, and 9 more

George Stradar Jr.
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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.

If the wife doesn't apply for administrator after the death of her spouse, can one of their children apply?

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Answered by attorney Richard Joseph Keyes (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Probate Law Center Richard J. Keyes, PC
In Missouri, if the spouse does not apply for administration after the death of the husband, then one of the adult children can apply. However, unless the child gets the consents from all the beneficiaries, the matter may have to be set for hearing as to who the court will appoint the personal representative.
In Missouri, if the spouse does not apply for administration after the death of the husband, then one of the adult children can apply. However, unless the child gets the consents from all the beneficiaries, the matter may have to be set for hearing as to who the court will appoint the personal representative.
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Would judges follow a signed will over one that was not?

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Answered by attorney Donald Keith Broad (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Broad Law Firm, LLC
In Indiana, if the 2010 Will is unsigned or not properly executed (in front of two witnesses) and the 2007 Will is signed and properly executed, then the Court will allow the 2007 Will to control.
In Indiana, if the 2010 Will is unsigned or not properly executed (in front of two witnesses) and the 2007 Will is signed and properly executed, then the Court will allow the 2007 Will to control.
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How do I go about changing the name of my legal guardian on my will?

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Answered by attorney Randall C. Romei (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Ashcraft & Ashcraft, Ltd.
The Will should be redone with the name of the conservator changed and it should be signed in the presence of two witnesses who also sign the new will in the presence of you and the other witness. The execution of the new Will should be done in the same manner as the old, revoked, Will. After the new Will is fully executed the old Will should be destroyed. That is the best practice. It is possible, but more perilous, to change the existing Will by modifying it on its face. If this is done the modification must be done in the presence of two witnesses, you must sign the Will indicating you made the modification in the presence of the witnesses and the witnesses must indicate that they witnessed you make the modification, and signed the will in their presence and they signed the Will in your presence and the presence of the other witnesses. If the modification is not done properly it is ineffective and it could be interpreted to mean the entire Will was revoked. It is much better to merely retype the Will with the one change and arrange to sign the Will in the presence of witnesses and revoke the prior Will.
The Will should be redone with the name of the conservator changed and it should be signed in the presence of two witnesses who also sign the new will in the presence of you and the other witness. The execution of the new Will should be done in the same manner as the old, revoked, Will. After the new Will is fully executed the old Will should be destroyed. That is the best practice. It is possible, but more perilous, to change the existing Will by modifying it on its face. If this is done the modification must be done in the presence of two witnesses, you must sign the Will indicating you made the modification in the presence of the witnesses and the witnesses must indicate that they witnessed you make the modification, and signed the will in their presence and they signed the Will in your presence and the presence of the other witnesses. If the modification is not done properly it is ineffective and it could be interpreted to mean the entire Will was revoked. It is much better to merely retype the Will with the one change and arrange to sign the Will in the presence of witnesses and revoke the prior Will.
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