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William M. Finucane

  • 103 Hand Ave., Elizabethtown, NY 12932, U.S.A.

Reginald H. Bedell

  • 8 Williams St., Elizabethtown, NY 12932, U.S.A.

James E. Keable Esq.

  • 68 Court St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2832, U.S.A.

James E. Martineau, Jr.

  • P.O. Box 187, Au Sable Forks, NY 12912-0187, U.S.A.

Wylie and Wylie

  • Ste. 210 W. Bay Plaza, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, U.S.A.

Stafford, Piller, Murnane, Plimpton, Kelleher & Trombley PLLC

  • One Cumberland Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12901, U.S.A.

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Law Offices of Lori A. Cantwell

  • 178 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2524, U.S.A.

Carl J. Rubino, Jr.

  • River St., Elizabethtown, NY 12932-0817, U.S.A.

Asadourian Law Firm, P.C.

  • 1 Cumberland Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12901-1833, U.S.A.

Law Office of Gary L. Favro, PLLC

  • 46 Court St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2831, U.S.A.

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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.

What can we do to keep from paying all her money to the nursing home?

Joseph A Marra
Answered by attorney Joseph A Marra
Estate Planning lawyer at The Law Offices of Joseph A. Marra, PLLC
With proper planning at least one third of your mother's assets can be preserved, possibly more. An attorney experienced in the area of Elder Law such as me will be able to assist you. Unfortunately it will be much more difficult if not impossible to protect her income unless she has a spouse living in the community.
With proper planning at least one third of your mother's assets can be preserved, possibly more. An attorney experienced in the area of Elder Law such as me will be able to assist you. Unfortunately it will be much more difficult if not impossible to protect her income unless she has a spouse living in the community.
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Where can I inquire about a last will and testament?

Sharon M. Siegel
Answered by attorney Sharon M. Siegel
Estate Planning lawyer at Siegel & Siegel, P.C.
In NY, wills are not recorded. However, if you challenge the will, you could request prior wills in discovery. Objections need to be in a specific format.
In NY, wills are not recorded. However, if you challenge the will, you could request prior wills in discovery. Objections need to be in a specific format.
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My sister has power of attorney for my parents. What happens if something happens to her? Can all 3 sisters have power of attorney?

Terry Lynn Garrett
Answered by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett
Estate Planning lawyer at The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC
It is up to your parents to decide to whom they grant a Durable Power of Attorney and to name successor agents if the person they name is unable or unwilling to act.  While some lawyers require that an agent under a Durable Power of Attorney provide an accounting to the siblings or others to prevent suspicion, others think it will lead to discord as those who are not the agent may go over it with a fine tooth comb and question the agent's decisions.  Some lawyers advise have co-agents (two, not three) for major decisions such as liquidating investments or selling the house, with the co-agents to act together.  Appointing three co-agents increases the chance of disagreement and failure to act timely if they must act together and of "the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing" if they do not.  It is generally not recommended for the day to day responsibilities which you describe.
It is up to your parents to decide to whom they grant a Durable Power of Attorney and to name successor agents if the person they name is unable or unwilling to act.  While some lawyers require that an agent under a Durable Power of Attorney provide an accounting to the siblings or others to prevent suspicion, others think it will lead to discord as those who are not the agent may go over it with a fine tooth comb and question the agent's decisions.  Some lawyers advise have co-agents (two, not three) for major decisions such as liquidating investments or selling the house, with the co-agents to act together.  Appointing three co-agents increases the chance of disagreement and failure to act timely if they must act together and of "the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing" if they do not.  It is generally not recommended for the day to day responsibilities which you describe.
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