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Watkins Glen 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).

The Lama Law Firm, LLP

4.4
27 Reviews

  • 2343 North Triphammer Road, Ithaca, NY 14850-1092

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Personal Injury, Real Estate, Employment, Family/Divorce, Criminal Defense, General Practice, Automobile Injury, Accidents, Motorcycle Injury, Insurance, Surrogate, Wills, Trusts,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Practice, Civil Litigation, and 68 more

Luciano L. Lama
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Thaler & Thaler P.C.

3.8
20 Reviews

  • 309 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14851-0266

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • Through successive generations from our founding in 1927, Thaler & Thaler, P.C., has evolved along with the needs of our clients in a complicated world. The one constant, however,... Read More

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Lorraine Schmitt
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Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP

4.5
102 Reviews

  • 798 Cascadilla Street, Ithaca, NY 14850+8 locations

  • Law Firm with 54 lawyers2 awards

  • Building Relationships on Results

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice before all State and Federal Courts and Administrative Agencies, Appellate Practice, and 37 more

Nathan Kopp
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The Law Office of Sharon M. Sulimowicz

3.9
41 Reviews

  • 118 North Tioga Street, Suite 202, Ithaca, NY 14850

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • The Ithaca Law Office of Sharon M. Sulimowicz provides a full range of legal services. Welcome to our website. We hope you find the information on this site both informative and... Read More

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Sharon M. Sulimowicz
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The Law Office of Sharon M. Sulimowicz

3.9
41 Reviews

  • Serving Watkins Glen, NY

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • The Ithaca Law Office of Sharon M. Sulimowicz provides a full range of legal services. Welcome to our website. We hope you find the information on this site both informative and... Read More

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Sharon M. Sulimowicz
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Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP

4.5
112 Reviews

  • Serving Elmira, NY

  • Law Firm with 54 lawyers2 awards

  • Our Best. Every Day. Since 1898.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice before all State and Federal Courts and Administrative Agencies, Appellate Practice, and 37 more

Meiying Z. Austin
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Robert E. Lull

  • 48 E. Market St., Corning, NY 14830

John K. McCarthy

  • 12 Pulteney Sq. W., Bath, NY 14810-0528

Law Offices of Robert A. Groff, Jr.

  • 1 Hanover Sq., Horseheads, NY 14845-2454

Charles D. Becraft

  • 135 Cedar St., Corning, NY 14830-2634

Welch Firm LLP

  • 17-19 E. Market St., Corning, NY 14830

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O'Brien Law Firm

  • 460 E. Market St., Elmira, NY 14901

Buck, Danaher, Ryan and McGlenn

  • 100 Baldwin St., Ste. 305-311, Elmira, NY 14901-3013

Betzjitomir and Baxter, L.L.P.

  • 50 Liberty St., Bath, NY 14810-1523

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William Donald Goodman Law Office

  • 218 Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca, NY 14850-8401

Yorio & Roche

  • 145 W. High St., Painted Post, NY 14870-1199

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The Law Offices of Carl J. Schwartz, Jr.

  • 131 Main St., Ste. 201-210, Penn Yan, NY 14527

Karen Silverstein

  • Ithaca, NY 14852-3944

Hunt & Baker

  • 51 Main St., Hammondsport, NY 14840

Robert E. Dunphy, Esq.

  • 948 Cliff Street, Ithaca, NY 14850-2020

Hines & Allen

  • 417 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY 14850

Shaw & Murphy, PLLC

  • 170 Main St., Groton, NY 13073

Schlather, Stumbar, Parks & Salk, LLP

  • 200 E. Buffalo St., Ithaca, NY 14851

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Shaw & Murphy, PLLC

  • 109 East Seneca St., Ithaca, NY 14850

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Harris Beach PLLC

  • 119 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

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Don Lewis Spillman, Jr.

  • 2826 Northwood Cir., Corning, NY 14830-3685

James A. Gabriel

  • 7185 Main St., Ovid, NY 14521-0449

David G. Wallace, P.C.

  • 108 E. Steuben St., Bath, NY 14810-1622

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Sinkiewicz Law Office

  • 6961 E. Lake Rd., Ovid, NY 14521

William P. Sellers IV, PLLC

  • 202 E. State St., Ste. 404, Ithaca, NY 14850

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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.

How does one stop a court proceeding?

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Answered by attorney Edward L. Armstrong (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Edward L. Armstrong, P.C.
Issues as to jurisdiction of the court over the persons should be raised before the court immediately. If there is a conflict of interest between the litigants and the judge, this should be addressed immediately.
Issues as to jurisdiction of the court over the persons should be raised before the court immediately. If there is a conflict of interest between the litigants and the judge, this should be addressed immediately.
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Can creditors collect after your death? Must a will be probated? Can I do it with a lawyer?

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Answered by attorney Randy M Lish (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Randy M. Lish, Attorney at Law
I believe that all states have statutes that govern the priority of creditors of an estate. Generally, the assets left behind must be used to pay off creditors, and then distributions made to heirs. In order to prove a will valid, it must be probated, and a good probate can help a lot. If you have specific questions, you need to see a probate lawyer who practices in the state where the deceased resided at the time of death.
I believe that all states have statutes that govern the priority of creditors of an estate. Generally, the assets left behind must be used to pay off creditors, and then distributions made to heirs. In order to prove a will valid, it must be probated, and a good probate can help a lot. If you have specific questions, you need to see a probate lawyer who practices in the state where the deceased resided at the time of death.
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Hi, can i claim my deceased grandfathers funds even though my dad is alive?

Damien Matthew Bosco
Answered by attorney Damien Matthew Bosco (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Damien Bosco, P.C.
Hello. My name is Damien. I am an attorney in New York City practicing in the New York City metropolitan area. It could be possible for you to inherit the funds if you are the successor beneficiary on the account if your father is the designated beneficiary. He could disclaim the funds and then the funds would go to you.  If you are not listed as a successor beneficiary, he can still disclaim the funds. The funds would go into your grandfather's estate. Generally, an heir or beneficiary of an estate can disclaim or renounce a bequest if the beneficiary or heir never has never taken receipt of the money. If your Father is the named beneficiary on the bank account, then possibly the bank could inform him of what the bank needs from him to disclaim the funds. If he is not the designated beneficiary or you are not the successor beneficiary of the account, then your Father or another heir would have to become the fiduciary of the estate wherein your Father would have to renounce his property interest and that money would then be distributed to the heirs of your grandfather other than your Father. If you are the only heir (meaning your grandfather had no other living children at the time of his death), then the money could go to you. If you need any assistance, a New York Trusts & Estates Attorney may be able to help you. If you wish to speak on the phone about it, you can call me at (646) 452-7082 or email me at DamienBoscoEsq@gmail.com
Hello. My name is Damien. I am an attorney in New York City practicing in the New York City metropolitan area. It could be possible for you to inherit the funds if you are the successor beneficiary on the account if your father is the designated beneficiary. He could disclaim the funds and then the funds would go to you.  If you are not listed as a successor beneficiary, he can still disclaim the funds. The funds would go into your grandfather's estate. Generally, an heir or beneficiary of an estate can disclaim or renounce a bequest if the beneficiary or heir never has never taken receipt of the money. If your Father is the named beneficiary on the bank account, then possibly the bank could inform him of what the bank needs from him to disclaim the funds. If he is not the designated beneficiary or you are not the successor beneficiary of the account, then your Father or another heir would have to become the fiduciary of the estate wherein your Father would have to renounce his property interest and that money would then be distributed to the heirs of your grandfather other than your Father. If you are the only heir (meaning your grandfather had no other living children at the time of his death), then the money could go to you. If you need any assistance, a New York Trusts & Estates Attorney may be able to help you. If you wish to speak on the phone about it, you can call me at (646) 452-7082 or email me at DamienBoscoEsq@gmail.com
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