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Law Offices of Lori A. Cantwell

  • 178 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2524

Asadourian Law Firm, P.C.

  • 1 Cumberland Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12901-1833

Law Office of Gary L. Favro, PLLC

  • 46 Court St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2831

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Stafford, Piller, Murnane, Plimpton, Kelleher & Trombley PLLC

  • One Cumberland Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12901

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Wylie and Wylie

  • Ste. 210 W. Bay Plaza, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

James E. Keable Esq.

  • 68 Court St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2832

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

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Answered by attorney Sharon M. Siegel
Estate Planning lawyer at Siegel & Siegel, P.C.
Changing the locks would not be something that would not be a specific power in the will. He as Executor is charged with protecting the estate assets. It sounds to me like he is using the title of Executor to control you and this is common. He should allow you inside, but can legally change the lock, unless you were living there. If you have personal property there, advise him in writing ASAP and make a demand for it. Good luck.
Changing the locks would not be something that would not be a specific power in the will. He as Executor is charged with protecting the estate assets. It sounds to me like he is using the title of Executor to control you and this is common. He should allow you inside, but can legally change the lock, unless you were living there. If you have personal property there, advise him in writing ASAP and make a demand for it. Good luck.
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Is the spouse of a deceased homeowner also the homeowner?

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Answered by attorney Irwin G. Klein (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Hein, Waters and Klein
Not necessarily. The answer will depend upon facts such as, did the wife add the husband to the deed and how, did the wife have a last will & testament and if so, what does it provide, if the wife died without a will are there any children of the parties, etc.
Not necessarily. The answer will depend upon facts such as, did the wife add the husband to the deed and how, did the wife have a last will & testament and if so, what does it provide, if the wife died without a will are there any children of the parties, etc.
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Can you use items in an estate without permission that do not belong to you?

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Answered by attorney Jayne L. Sebby (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Jayne L. Sebby
It would depend upon the item(s), its value, and how you plan to use it. Can you use a pen belonging from the decedent to sign some estate documents? Yes. Can you you use the car? No. Responsibility for the closing of the estate has been given to you but the assets do not belong to you. You are also legally responsible for maintaining the assets in good condition and could be liable to the heirs for any damage you do.
It would depend upon the item(s), its value, and how you plan to use it. Can you use a pen belonging from the decedent to sign some estate documents? Yes. Can you you use the car? No. Responsibility for the closing of the estate has been given to you but the assets do not belong to you. You are also legally responsible for maintaining the assets in good condition and could be liable to the heirs for any damage you do.
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