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The Brenna Law Firm

4.8
69 Reviews

  • 29 West Main Street, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472+1 location

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers4 awards

  • For over 60 years, we have helped thousands of personal injury victims pursue maximum compensation for their injury or loss. We also represent individuals in estate litigation... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Auto Accident Injuries, and 14 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Robert L. Brenna Jr.
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Brown & Hutchinson

4.6
15 Reviews

  • 925 Crossroads Building, Suite 925, Rochester, NY 14614

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Commitment to Excellence in your legal matter.

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Automobile Accidents, and 93 more

Kimberly Campbell
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Finucane & Hartzell, LLP

4.3
10 Reviews

  • 6 North Main Street, Pittsford, NY 14534-1310

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys at law

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Leo G. Finucane
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Bernacki Law

4.8
12 Reviews

  • 11 State Street, Suite 200, Pittsford, NY 14534

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Since 1997, Bernacki Law has helped hundreds of individuals, businesses and organizations to successfully resolve a wide range of civil and criminal matters. Located in Pittsford,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness and Nonprofit Law, Criminal Defense, and 38 more

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John E. Bernacki Jr.
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Van Loon Law

4.9
70 Reviews

  • 400 Andrews Street, Suite 224, Rochester, NY 14604

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Experienced attorney dedicated to my client's needs with over 25 years experience in Divorce, Family Law and Criminal Defense. Call me for a free consultation today.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Premarital Agreements, and 10 more

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Nathan Van Loon
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Morgan Legal Group P.C.

4.9
183 Reviews

  • 510 Clinton Square, Ste. 510, Rochester, NY 14604+9 locations

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Estate Planning Law Firm Serving Clients in Wills, Trusts, Probate, Estate Litigation, Power of Attorney, Elder Law & Guardianship in NYC, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAsset Protection, Trusts, and 16 more

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Russel Morgan Esq.
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Evans Fox LLP

4.5
70 Reviews

  • 100 Meridian Center Boulevard, Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14618

  • Law Firm with 16 lawyers2 awards

  • Our mission is to provide exceptional personalized legal advice to each client, by utilizing our experience in delivering insightful and empathetic counsel, at a time when our... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCorporate Law, Commercial Litigation, and 54 more

Stephen (Steve) Bennett Esq.
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Margaret Graf Linsner

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  • 33 Main Street, Livonia, NY 14487

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • General Practice Attorney for over 29 years for Western New York

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate, Estates, and 12 more

Margaret Linsner
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Brenna Boyce PLLC

4.8
69 Reviews

  • 31 E Main Street, 4th Floor, Rochester, NY 14614+1 location

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers4 awards

  • For over 60 years, we have helped thousands of personal injury victims pursue maximum compensation for their injury or loss. We also represent individuals in estate litigation... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Auto Accident Injuries, and 14 more

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Robert L. Brenna Jr.
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Kroll Proukou, LLP

4.8
30 Reviews

  • 2425 Clover St Suite B, Rochester, NY 14618-4517

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • Trusts, Estates, and Elder Law - It's never too late. The Kroll Law Firm focuses on Trusts & Estates, Elder law, special needs Planning and Guardianships.

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder Law, Asset Protection Planning, and 12 more

Nicholas Proukou
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Brown & Hutchinson

4.6
15 Reviews

  • Serving Henrietta, NY

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Commitment to Excellence in your legal matter.

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Automobile Accidents, and 93 more

Michelle Hutchinson
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Finucane & Hartzell, LLP

4.3
10 Reviews

  • Serving Farmington, NY and Ontario County, New York

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys at law

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Civil Litigation, and 10 more

Leo G. Finucane
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Brown & Hutchinson

4.6
15 Reviews

  • Serving Victor, NY

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Commitment to Excellence in your legal matter.

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Automobile Accidents, and 93 more

Kimberly Campbell
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Robert A. Schwartz

  • 2468 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14623

Wallace J. Wolf Jr. Attorney

  • 2000 Winton Rd. S., Ste. 100-5, Rochester, NY 14618

Corretore Law Offices

  • 66 E. Main St., Webster, NY 14580

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George T. Wolf Attorney at Law

  • 144 Village Landing, Ste. 312, Fairport, NY 14450

Law Office of Sandra Williams, Esq.

  • Rochester, NY 14614

Abrams Fensterman LLP

  • 500 Linden Oaks, Ste. 130, Rochester, NY 14625

Jane L. Bacon Attorney at Law

  • 21 Brunson Way, Penfield, NY 14526-2844

Robert W. Anania, Jr.

  • Pepsi Lane, Geneva, NY 14456

Farber & Farber

  • 135 Lazy Trl., Penfield, NY 14526-1705

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Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC

  • 350 Linden Oaks, Third Floor, Rochester, NY 14625-2825

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Ronald J. Axelrod & Associates, P.C.

  • 290 Linden Oaks, Ste. 200, Rochester, NY 14625

Beckerman & Beckerman, LLP

  • 45 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14614

Asandrov Law Offices

  • 159 Fitzhugh Street South, Rochester, NY 14608-2204

Robinson & Glavin

  • 16 E. Main St., Rochester, NY 14614-1808

Russell C. Marron, Jr.

  • 45 Exchange Blvd., Rochester, NY 14614

Curran Law Office

  • 36 Main St. W., Ste. 100, Rochester, NY 14614-1701

Burke, Albright, Harter & Reddy, LLP

  • 1800 Hudson Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617

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What do we do as their children to claim some type of ownership to this property?

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Answered by attorney Richard Eldon Blasco (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Richard E. Blasco, Inc.
If your father who passed away 25 years ago is still owns an interest in the home, then it appears that your grandmother's estate was never probated, or if probated the title to the home was transferred by the court to your father and your uncle. It sounds like title to the home that was in her name was to be pass to her sons (presumably 2, your dad and your uncle.) Whether this was done and completed needs to be investigated. You need to obtain a preliminary title report to verify who is on title and all other liens on the property. If you father is on title, and there is equity in the property, then you need to, through court proceedings, clear title to the property. Before you spend the money clearing title however, you need to look into the economics of who is in possession of the properety, who is using the property, who is paying the real estate taxes, who is paying to clear the title, etc. Presumably title to the property is most likely to be, or is, held by your father and your uncle as tenants in common. If you uncle has resided on the property and pays the real estate taxes and expenses, he cannot obtain title by adverse possession from another covenant. However, there are credit and debit adjustments that need to be made to reflect use of the home and the payment of the home expenses referred to above. Before you start to spend any large sum of money to clear title, you need to have fully investigated the current title and performed the economic analysis discussed above.
If your father who passed away 25 years ago is still owns an interest in the home, then it appears that your grandmother's estate was never probated, or if probated the title to the home was transferred by the court to your father and your uncle. It sounds like title to the home that was in her name was to be pass to her sons (presumably 2, your dad and your uncle.) Whether this was done and completed needs to be investigated. You need to obtain a preliminary title report to verify who is on title and all other liens on the property. If you father is on title, and there is equity in the property, then you need to, through court proceedings, clear title to the property. Before you spend the money clearing title however, you need to look into the economics of who is in possession of the properety, who is using the property, who is paying the real estate taxes, who is paying to clear the title, etc. Presumably title to the property is most likely to be, or is, held by your father and your uncle as tenants in common. If you uncle has resided on the property and pays the real estate taxes and expenses, he cannot obtain title by adverse possession from another covenant. However, there are credit and debit adjustments that need to be made to reflect use of the home and the payment of the home expenses referred to above. Before you start to spend any large sum of money to clear title, you need to have fully investigated the current title and performed the economic analysis discussed above.
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Can creditors collect after your death? Must a will be probated? Can I do it with a lawyer?

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Answered by attorney Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Minor, Bandonis & Haggerty P.C.
Yes, creditors can collect from your estate. A will must be submitted to the court for a probate procedure, or else it does nothing at all. It is best to use a lawyer, as there are many steps, many potential traps, and a huge learning-curve. The expenses of probate are charged to the estate.
Yes, creditors can collect from your estate. A will must be submitted to the court for a probate procedure, or else it does nothing at all. It is best to use a lawyer, as there are many steps, many potential traps, and a huge learning-curve. The expenses of probate are charged to the estate.
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How can I find out more information about my mother's estate?

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Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
First and foremost, this may be a big undertaking. You can go to court to be appointed as the administrator of the Estate then investigate what occurred. This is not an inexpensive process as you will be forensically tracking down the transactions, since your brother destroyed the records. You should speak to an attorney who can advise you of what is required and the costs associated with certain options that you could pursue, which would include filing with the court, getting appointed, obtaining copies of all bank statements and checks, reviewing the escrow documents, etc.
First and foremost, this may be a big undertaking. You can go to court to be appointed as the administrator of the Estate then investigate what occurred. This is not an inexpensive process as you will be forensically tracking down the transactions, since your brother destroyed the records. You should speak to an attorney who can advise you of what is required and the costs associated with certain options that you could pursue, which would include filing with the court, getting appointed, obtaining copies of all bank statements and checks, reviewing the escrow documents, etc.
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