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Henrietta 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).

Bernacki Law

4.8
12 Reviews

  • Serving Henrietta, NY and Monroe County, New York

  • 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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Evans Fox LLP

4.5
70 Reviews

  • Serving Henrietta, NY and Monroe County, New York

  • 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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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

Kimberly Campbell
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Finucane & Hartzell, LLP

4.3
10 Reviews

  • Serving Henrietta, NY and Monroe 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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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.

Should I create a trust or will to leave my house to my cousin?

David Goldman
Answered by attorney David Goldman
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC
There is actually a third option you may consider. It is the enhanced life estate deed. Of the will or trust, the trust is typically a better choice but it also could be subject to creditor's claims unless you maintain the home as you homestead. The enhanced life estate deed would do the same as a trust but potentially it would not subject the property to creditors claims.
There is actually a third option you may consider. It is the enhanced life estate deed. Of the will or trust, the trust is typically a better choice but it also could be subject to creditor's claims unless you maintain the home as you homestead. The enhanced life estate deed would do the same as a trust but potentially it would not subject the property to creditors claims.
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Is a deed change necessary?

Rudolf Jon Karvay
Answered by attorney Rudolf Jon Karvay (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Berkman, Henoch, Peterson Peddy, P.C.
More information regarding how title to the property is held is needed in order to accurately answer your question. For example, if title was held "as husband and wife", which is called a tenancy by the entirety, then a deed may not be necessary because title passed to you automatically upon your wife's death. On the other hand, if title was held as tenants-in-common, then a deed may be necessary to transfer her interest to you.
More information regarding how title to the property is held is needed in order to accurately answer your question. For example, if title was held "as husband and wife", which is called a tenancy by the entirety, then a deed may not be necessary because title passed to you automatically upon your wife's death. On the other hand, if title was held as tenants-in-common, then a deed may be necessary to transfer her interest to you.
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Would judges follow a signed will over one that was not?

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Answered by attorney Victor L. Waid (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Victor Waid
As a general rule, only a signed witnessed rule will be admitted to probate, although a completely signed holographic will may also be admitted.
As a general rule, only a signed witnessed rule will be admitted to probate, although a completely signed holographic will may also be admitted.