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Cook, Netter, Cloonan, Kurtz & Murphy

4.5
14 Reviews

  • Serving High Falls, NY and Ulster County, New York

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • Welcome to Cook, Netter, Cloonan, Kurtz & Murphy, P.C. providing legal services throughout New York State for over 100 years. Our firm was established by Andrew J. Cook, Sr. in... Read More

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William Cloonan
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Northrop & Stradar, P.C.

4.8
25 Reviews

  • Serving High Falls, NY and Ulster County, New York

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Providing Integrity, Purpose & Results to Clients

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George Stradar Jr.
Partner
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Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello, LLP

4.7
27 Reviews

  • Serving High Falls, NY and Ulster 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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John Wadlin
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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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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 Victor L. Waid (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Victor Waid
You should obtain the services of a probate litigation attorney. The executor does have a duty to gather and protect the assets. If you were left out of the will, you may file a petition to be determined as an heir to receive benefits as an heir.
You should obtain the services of a probate litigation attorney. The executor does have a duty to gather and protect the assets. If you were left out of the will, you may file a petition to be determined as an heir to receive benefits as an heir.
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Would judges follow a signed will over one that was not?

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Answered by attorney Jayne L. Sebby (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Jayne L. Sebby
A signed will takes precedence over an unsigned will in Nebraska unless the signed will can be proved to be fraudulent or the terms contained therein are invalid or unlawful for some reason. In that case, the decedent would be considered intestate (no will exists at the time of death) and state statutes would determine who is entitled to the assets of the estate.
A signed will takes precedence over an unsigned will in Nebraska unless the signed will can be proved to be fraudulent or the terms contained therein are invalid or unlawful for some reason. In that case, the decedent would be considered intestate (no will exists at the time of death) and state statutes would determine who is entitled to the assets of the estate.
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How long do creditors have to make a claim against a deceased estate?

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Answered by attorney Sharon M. Siegel
Estate Planning lawyer at Siegel & Siegel, P.C.
Technically, a creditor must file a claim with the Surrogate's Court within 7 months from issuance of letters. An Executor is also responsible for claims that he/she had reasonable notice of. The way of truly protecting yourself is to file a Voluntary Accounting on notice to anyone you have reasonable notice of and getting a decree from the court.
Technically, a creditor must file a claim with the Surrogate's Court within 7 months from issuance of letters. An Executor is also responsible for claims that he/she had reasonable notice of. The way of truly protecting yourself is to file a Voluntary Accounting on notice to anyone you have reasonable notice of and getting a decree from the court.
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