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Cold Spring 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).

The Pappalardo Law Group PLLC

4.0
14 Reviews

  • Serving Cold Spring, NY and Putnam County, New York

  • Law Office with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • This firm has significant experience engaging in high-level, sophisticated litigation, arbitration and mediation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice and 18 more

William L. Carbonari
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Northrop & Stradar, P.C.

4.8
25 Reviews

  • Serving Cold Spring, NY and Putnam County, New York

  • Law Office 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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Law Offices of Alfred Odom, P.C.

4.9
2 Reviews

  • Serving Cold Spring, NY and Putnam County, New York

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer1 award

  • With over nearly three decades of experience, The Law Offices of Alfred Odom, P.C. has successfully represented clients in New York City in a variety of cases and has developed an... Read More

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Alfred Odom Esq.
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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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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

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.

Where can I inquire about a last will and testament?

Dara J. Goldsmith
Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
There is not an easy way to determine if the Will submitted is the last Will executed. You could start by contacting the attorney who prepared the Will to see if any updates were made. If you have access to the Decedent's bank or credit card records you could look for payments to an attorney. You should probably discuss the next steps with an attorney.
There is not an easy way to determine if the Will submitted is the last Will executed. You could start by contacting the attorney who prepared the Will to see if any updates were made. If you have access to the Decedent's bank or credit card records you could look for payments to an attorney. You should probably discuss the next steps with an attorney.
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Can you use items in an estate without permission that do not belong to you?

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Answered by attorney Jayne L. Sebby (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Jayne L. Sebby
It would depend upon the item(s), its value, and how you plan to use it. Can you use a pen belonging from the decedent to sign some estate documents? Yes. Can you you use the car? No. Responsibility for the closing of the estate has been given to you but the assets do not belong to you. You are also legally responsible for maintaining the assets in good condition and could be liable to the heirs for any damage you do.
It would depend upon the item(s), its value, and how you plan to use it. Can you use a pen belonging from the decedent to sign some estate documents? Yes. Can you you use the car? No. Responsibility for the closing of the estate has been given to you but the assets do not belong to you. You are also legally responsible for maintaining the assets in good condition and could be liable to the heirs for any damage you do.
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What can we do to keep from paying all her money to the nursing home?

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Answered by attorney Gregory Herman-Giddens (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
About the only thing you can do now if purchase a Medicaid compliant annuity, which may help preserve some of the funds. You will need to work with an Elder Law Attorney.
About the only thing you can do now if purchase a Medicaid compliant annuity, which may help preserve some of the funds. You will need to work with an Elder Law Attorney.
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