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Westtown 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).

Law Offices of Alfred Odom, P.C.

4.9
2 Reviews

  • Serving Westtown, NY and Orange 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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Drake Loeb PLLC

4.7
21 Reviews

  • Serving Westtown, NY and Orange County, New York

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers2 awards

  • Strategic, Common Sense Legal Solutions for Individuals, Municipalities & Businesses

  • Estate Planning LawyersAppellate Practice, Arbitration, and 47 more

Gary J. Gogerty
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Bavoso & Plotsky

4.6
15 Reviews

  • Serving Westtown, NY and Orange County, New York

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Since 1953 Bavoso & Plotsky has proudly based its operations in Port Jervis, New York while assisting clients throughout New York and Pennsylvania. To speak with an attorney call... Read More

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William Bavoso
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Law Offices of Lorenzo L. Angelino

4.7
6 Reviews

  • Serving Westtown, NY and Orange County, New York

  • 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

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Lorenzo L. Angelino Esq.
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Northrop & Stradar, P.C.

4.8
25 Reviews

  • Serving Westtown, NY and Orange 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
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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.

Hi, can i claim my deceased grandfathers funds even though my dad is alive?

Terry Lynn Garrett
Answered by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett
Estate Planning lawyer at The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC
Assuming that both grandparents are deceased, their children are the heirs, not you.  When your father dies, you may make a claim. 
Assuming that both grandparents are deceased, their children are the heirs, not you.  When your father dies, you may make a claim. 

What can we do to keep from paying all her money to the nursing home?

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Answered by attorney Gregory Herman-Giddens (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
About the only thing you can do now if purchase a Medicaid compliant annuity, which may help preserve some of the funds. You will need to work with an Elder Law Attorney.
About the only thing you can do now if purchase a Medicaid compliant annuity, which may help preserve some of the funds. You will need to work with an Elder Law Attorney.
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Do I have to sign anything at all?

Randy Jay Harvey
Answered by attorney Randy Jay Harvey
Estate Planning lawyer at Employment Law Professionals Northwest LLC
Given what you described, the estate will have to be in probate to settle the matter of the home ownership. To settle title you will likely be forced to participate in the probate settlement.
Given what you described, the estate will have to be in probate to settle the matter of the home ownership. To settle title you will likely be forced to participate in the probate settlement.
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