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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Wassaic 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 Wassaic, 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

Ellen L. Baker
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Law Offices of Alfred Odom, P.C.

4.9
2 Reviews

  • Serving Wassaic, 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

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Alfred Odom Esq.
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Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello, LLP

4.7
27 Reviews

  • Serving Wassaic, 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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Pamela Rusk
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Corbally, Gartland and Rappleyea, LLP

3.9
14 Reviews

  • Serving Wassaic, 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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Northrop & Stradar, P.C.

4.8
25 Reviews

  • Serving Wassaic, 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

George Stradar Jr.
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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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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.

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

Dara J. Goldsmith
Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
The executor should change the locks if others have access to the home. He may be responsible for loss or damage. This information is only intended to give general information in response to an inquiry. It does not establish an attorney client relationship. This response is only based upon the limited facts presented and is merely intended to assist you in determining if you should contact an attorney to provide you with legal advice.
The executor should change the locks if others have access to the home. He may be responsible for loss or damage. This information is only intended to give general information in response to an inquiry. It does not establish an attorney client relationship. This response is only based upon the limited facts presented and is merely intended to assist you in determining if you should contact an attorney to provide you with legal advice.
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Is it legal to share a will?

Lorenzo L. Angelino
Answered by attorney Lorenzo L. Angelino
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Lorenzo L. Angelino
There is no law about privacy of a Will, if the Testator wanted to keep it private, they should not have given it to other people.
There is no law about privacy of a Will, if the Testator wanted to keep it private, they should not have given it to other people.

If I pay the taxes on the house, would I get the money back when the estate is split among the heirs?

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Answered by attorney Irwin G. Klein (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Hein, Waters and Klein
You should have a written agreement with the other heirs about you advancing the funds to pay the taxes and their agreement to reimburse you from estate funds. However, I don't know enough about the estate to know if there are other issues of concern.
You should have a written agreement with the other heirs about you advancing the funds to pay the taxes and their agreement to reimburse you from estate funds. However, I don't know enough about the estate to know if there are other issues of concern.
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