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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Kent Cliffs 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 Pappalardo Law Group PLLC

4.0
14 Reviews

  • Serving Kent Cliffs, NY and Putnam County, New York

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • This firm has significant experience engaging in high-level, sophisticated litigation, arbitration and mediation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 18 more

William L. Carbonari
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Law Offices of Alfred Odom, P.C.

4.9
2 Reviews

  • Serving Kent Cliffs, NY and Putnam 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.
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Northrop & Stradar, P.C.

4.8
25 Reviews

  • Serving Kent Cliffs, NY and Putnam 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
Partner
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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.

Do we have to wait for my brother to sell my mothers home before reading the will?

Sharon M. Siegel
Answered by attorney Sharon M. Siegel
Estate Planning lawyer at Siegel & Siegel, P.C.
A will reading is from the movies. It is not required, and frankly, rarely done. If you think your brother did something improper, you have to be the first to get to court, and fast. Call a lawyer to determine your rights.
A will reading is from the movies. It is not required, and frankly, rarely done. If you think your brother did something improper, you have to be the first to get to court, and fast. Call a lawyer to determine your rights.
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Do I have to sign anything at all?

Dara J. Goldsmith
Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
The asset will need to be probated. Unless you disclaim your interest by signing a disclaimer or sign a consent to alternate distribution whereby you agree he will receive your interest, you will receive interest in the home or estate, assuming there are two children. The percentage will change if there are more children.
The asset will need to be probated. Unless you disclaim your interest by signing a disclaimer or sign a consent to alternate distribution whereby you agree he will receive your interest, you will receive interest in the home or estate, assuming there are two children. The percentage will change if there are more children.
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Is it necessary to have an attorney to do last will and testament?

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Answered by attorney James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
Wills do not need to be notarized in Michigan. Yes, your mother COULD do that. But how does she even know that a Will is the right form to use? About 90% of my clients use estate planning OTHER than a Will. Because most people want to avoid probate. You cannot avoid probate with a Will. The only time a Will is ever used is in probate. What else would she use besides a Will? That is where the office supply or Legal Zoom cannot help you. Your mom needs to review her situation with an attorney to see what she needs and to have it drawn up properly. Could she sign a form and have it turn out? Sure. It could also be a disaster and completely different than what she would have wanted. If there is a problem with a Will, you do not find out about it until after the person has died. Estate planning is not a do-it-yourself project. There are too many potential complications. Estate planning tends to be FAR less expensive than most people assume. Most attorneys do not charge for an initial consultation. At the very least, your mother should do that and figure out what she needs.
Wills do not need to be notarized in Michigan. Yes, your mother COULD do that. But how does she even know that a Will is the right form to use? About 90% of my clients use estate planning OTHER than a Will. Because most people want to avoid probate. You cannot avoid probate with a Will. The only time a Will is ever used is in probate. What else would she use besides a Will? That is where the office supply or Legal Zoom cannot help you. Your mom needs to review her situation with an attorney to see what she needs and to have it drawn up properly. Could she sign a form and have it turn out? Sure. It could also be a disaster and completely different than what she would have wanted. If there is a problem with a Will, you do not find out about it until after the person has died. Estate planning is not a do-it-yourself project. There are too many potential complications. Estate planning tends to be FAR less expensive than most people assume. Most attorneys do not charge for an initial consultation. At the very least, your mother should do that and figure out what she needs.
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