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Poughkeepsie 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).

Ostertag O'Leary Barrett & Faulkner

4.7
75 Reviews

  • 301 Manchester Road, Suite 201, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers3 awards

  • The firm of Ostertag O'Leary Barrett & Faulkner provides a wide range of legal services to its clients in the areas of civil litigation, family law, estate planning and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Practice, Trial Practice, and 9 more

Diane M. O'Leary
Member
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Law Offices of Lorenzo L. Angelino

4.7
6 Reviews

  • 42 Catharine Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Lorenzo L. Angelino, Esq. is a general practice attorney with a focus on business law, estate planning, civil litigation, criminal defense, liquor licenses and real estate. Lorenzo... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Entity Formation, Business Law, and 9 more

Lorenzo L. Angelino Esq.
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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP

4.6
150 Reviews

  • 510 Haight Avenue, Suite 202, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 118 lawyers2 awards

  • Whiteman Osterman & Hanna maintains a diverse practice, primarily devoted to legal matters relating to the intersection of the public and private sectors. Much of what the Firm... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBase Closure and Redevelopment, Business, Corporate and Commercial, and 26 more

J. Scott Greer
Senior Counsel
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Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello, LLP

4.7
27 Reviews

  • Serving Poughkeepsie, 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

  • Estate Planning LawyersAuto Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and 7 more

Pamela Rusk
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Corbally, Gartland and Rappleyea, LLP

3.9
14 Reviews

  • Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and Dutchess County, New York

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

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

  • Estate Planning LawyersBanking, Bankruptcy, and 11 more

Allan Rappleyea
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Law Offices of Alfred Odom, P.C.

4.9
2 Reviews

  • Serving Poughkeepsie, 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

  • Estate Planning LawyersHealth Care Proxy, Power of Attorney, and 13 more

  • Free Consultation

Alfred Odom Esq.
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Cook, Netter, Cloonan, Kurtz & Murphy

4.5
14 Reviews

  • Serving Poughkeepsie, NY

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • Welcome to Cook, Netter, Cloonan, Kurtz & Murphy, P.C. providing legal services throughout New York State for over 100 years. Our firm was established by Andrew J. Cook, Sr. in... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersInsurance Defense, Municipal Law, and 8 more

  • Free Consultation

William Cloonan
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Northrop & Stradar, P.C.

4.8
25 Reviews

  • Serving Poughkeepsie, 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

Elizabeth Stradar
Partner
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Mackey Catania & Whalen LLP

4.6
89 Reviews

  • Serving Poughkeepsie, 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.

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate, Commercial Real Estate, and 17 more

Robert R. Butts
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The Law Offices of Ronald J. McGaw, Esq.

  • 25 Market St., Ste. 700, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Daniel F. Curtin

  • 90 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4014

Martin A. Charwat

  • 75 Washington St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-5107

Walsh, Wicks & Salisbury

  • 75 Washington St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-2303

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Frederick Bittner, Jr.

  • 2 Cannon St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Roland E. Butts

  • 224 Church St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Rutberg Breslow Personal Injury Law

  • 3344 Route 9 North, Suite 100, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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Law Office of Richard L. Filiberto

  • 35 Market St. 3d Flr., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Serino, MacKay, & Berube, PLLC

  • 12 Walker Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

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McCabe Coleman Ventosa & Patterson PLLC

  • 42 Catharine Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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Cappillino & Rothschild, LLP

  • Two Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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David A. Sears

  • One Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Gellert & Klein, P.C.

  • 75 Washington St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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Teahan & Constantino

  • 2780 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-0969

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Wolfson, Greller & Egitto, LLP

  • 11 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3215

Gary Levine & Susan Htoo, P.C.

  • 290 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

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McCabe & Mack LLP

  • 63 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12602-0509

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Richard T. Rosen

  • 295 Mill St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12602

The Law Office of Terrence P. Dwyer

  • P.O. Box 1996, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Paul I. Weinberger

  • 11 Market Street, Suite 212, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Van DeWater & Van DeWater, LLP

  • 85 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 101, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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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.

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 Jayne L. Sebby (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Jayne L. Sebby
Any interested party can petition to have the court start the probate process and name a personal representative/executor.
Any interested party can petition to have the court start the probate process and name a personal representative/executor.

Can the executor change the locks of a house if it was not written in the will?

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Answered by attorney Victor L. Waid (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Victor Waid
You should obtain the services of a probate litigation attorney. The executor does have a duty to gather and protect the assets. If you were left out of the will, you may file a petition to be determined as an heir to receive benefits as an heir.
You should obtain the services of a probate litigation attorney. The executor does have a duty to gather and protect the assets. If you were left out of the will, you may file a petition to be determined as an heir to receive benefits as an heir.
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How do I leave everything to my kids?

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Answered by attorney Don L Rosenberg (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras, P.C.
You can't. A person cannot disinherit a spouse through a will. The surviving spouse has rights to elect against. You need to do a living trust. See website for more info.
You can't. A person cannot disinherit a spouse through a will. The surviving spouse has rights to elect against. You need to do a living trust. See website for more info.
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