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Staatsburg 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).

Mackey Catania & Whalen LLP

4.6
89 Reviews

  • Serving Staatsburg, 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
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Law Offices of Alfred Odom, P.C.

4.9
2 Reviews

  • Serving Staatsburg, 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

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Alfred Odom Esq.
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Northrop & Stradar, P.C.

4.8
25 Reviews

  • Serving Staatsburg, 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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Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello, LLP

4.7
27 Reviews

  • Serving Staatsburg, 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

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Melissa Manna-Williams
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Corbally, Gartland and Rappleyea, LLP

3.9
14 Reviews

  • Serving Staatsburg, 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
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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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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.

Would judges follow a signed will over one that was not?

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Answered by attorney Mark Schaefer (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Elder Law Office of Mark Schaefer PC
Yes, to be a valid will in Georgia, it must be signed AND witnessed by two people who do not receive anything under the will.
Yes, to be a valid will in Georgia, it must be signed AND witnessed by two people who do not receive anything under the will.

What can we do if our lawyer is telling us to waive our mother rights to our late brother's estate or get another lawyer?

Paul L. Whitfield
Answered by attorney Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Paul Whitfield and Associates P.A.
I have no idea what the issues are. If you don't trust your lawyer get another one. Find someone you trust and take his advice.
I have no idea what the issues are. If you don't trust your lawyer get another one. Find someone you trust and take his advice.

Would judges follow a signed will over one that was not?

Vincent A. Liberti
Answered by attorney Vincent A. Liberti (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Halloran & Sage LLP
Only an original, properly executed (signed) Will is admissible in Probate Court. And, the Will must be signed according to statutory requirements of the state in which it is being signed - the person signing the Will (testator/testatrix) must sign the Will in front of two independent witnesses and a notary, etc. etc. If not, any proposed, "Will" is invalid and non-admissible.
Only an original, properly executed (signed) Will is admissible in Probate Court. And, the Will must be signed according to statutory requirements of the state in which it is being signed - the person signing the Will (testator/testatrix) must sign the Will in front of two independent witnesses and a notary, etc. etc. If not, any proposed, "Will" is invalid and non-admissible.
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