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Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello, LLP

4.7
27 Reviews

  • Serving Wallkill, NY and Ulster 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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John Wadlin
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Cook, Netter, Cloonan, Kurtz & Murphy

4.5
14 Reviews

  • Serving Wallkill, NY and Ulster County, New York

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

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William Cloonan
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Northrop & Stradar, P.C.

4.8
25 Reviews

  • Serving Wallkill, NY and Ulster County, New York

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Providing Integrity, Purpose & Results to Clients

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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.

Do I have to sign anything at all?

Sharon M. Siegel
Answered by attorney Sharon M. Siegel
Estate Planning lawyer at Siegel & Siegel, P.C.
There are two ways a deed can transfer. First, all distributees (next of kin) sign the deed. Second, the executor/administrator can transfer the property by signing an executor's deed. I know you say you are not interested in the house or proceeds, but I would suggest that you file a petition for administration so that you control the process and proceeds. Perhaps you can strike a deal whereby he buys you out. But, you want to become the administrator so you can sell the house to a third party. I suggest that you consult a lawyer.
There are two ways a deed can transfer. First, all distributees (next of kin) sign the deed. Second, the executor/administrator can transfer the property by signing an executor's deed. I know you say you are not interested in the house or proceeds, but I would suggest that you file a petition for administration so that you control the process and proceeds. Perhaps you can strike a deal whereby he buys you out. But, you want to become the administrator so you can sell the house to a third party. I suggest that you consult a lawyer.
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Would judges follow a signed will over one that was not?

James Bloomfield Oberholtzer
Answered by attorney James Bloomfield Oberholtzer
Estate Planning lawyer at James Oberholtzer, Chartered
Usually, only the signed Will would be valid and paid attention to. However, if there was fraud or some other special circumstances then other documents like the unsigned Will could become important.
Usually, only the signed Will would be valid and paid attention to. However, if there was fraud or some other special circumstances then other documents like the unsigned Will could become important.
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Is a joint checking account of a deceased person part of a deceased person part of their estate?

Terry Lynn Garrett
Answered by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett
Estate Planning lawyer at The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC
If the account is joint, half passes to her estate.  If the account is joint with right of survivorship, all passes to the other person.
If the account is joint, half passes to her estate.  If the account is joint with right of survivorship, all passes to the other person.