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Cato 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).

Kirwan Law Firm, PC

4.7
42 Reviews

  • Serving Cato, NY and Cayuga County, New York

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • SYRACUSE BUSINESS LAWYER SERVING NEW YORK COMPANIES FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Labor And Employment, and 7 more

Terry J. Kirwan Jr.
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Rodak Law Office, P.C.

3.8
6 Reviews

  • Serving Cato, NY and Cayuga County, New York

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Litigation attorney serving Central New York since 1985.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAnnulment, Assault, and 41 more

Joseph G. Rodak
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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.

Can creditors collect after your death? Must a will be probated? Can I do it with a lawyer?

Randy M Lish
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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What can I do to prevent my mother's husband from acquiring her house?

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Answered by attorney Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Minor, Bandonis & Haggerty P.C.
She would need a new deed from her and her husband to her and her husband, but specifically creating tenancy in common rather than tenancy by the entirety. And yes, use a lawyer. Figure the value of getting this right compared to the cost of a couple of hours of legal work.
She would need a new deed from her and her husband to her and her husband, but specifically creating tenancy in common rather than tenancy by the entirety. And yes, use a lawyer. Figure the value of getting this right compared to the cost of a couple of hours of legal work.
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Can creditors collect after your death? Must a will be probated? Can I do it with a lawyer?

Roman Aminov
Answered by attorney Roman Aminov
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Roman Aminov
The answers depend on too many factors to list. You should speak to an attorney about your individual situation. Many, including myself, offer a free consultation.
The answers depend on too many factors to list. You should speak to an attorney about your individual situation. Many, including myself, offer a free consultation.
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