GUIDES FROM ANDREINA I. ROSA
No need to know the legal terms before you start. These guides explain the basics, help you get organized, and give you questions to bring to your attorney.
After someone dies, even opening the mail can feel like a lot. You do not need a perfect binder before asking for help. Start with what you have, write down what is missing, and keep the papers together. This checklist can make your first estate conversation more useful.
Read the guide : What to gather after a deathPeople often use probate to mean everything that happens after a death. In New York, that word has a more specific meaning. Probate, administration, and a small estate proceeding serve different situations. The starting point is a review of the will, family information, and ownership records.
Read the guide : Three possible paths after a deathA letter mentioning Surrogate's Court can sound intimidating. This is the New York court that handles matters involving wills and estates, among other responsibilities. Knowing where it is, why the county matters, and what information to gather can make the next conversation less confusing.
Read the guide : Getting oriented to Westchester Surrogate’s CourtA family may agree that selling a home makes sense and still be unsure who can sign. Before promising a closing date or accepting contract terms, connect the estate questions with the real estate questions. The deed, will, family history, and any court appointment all deserve a look.
Read the guide : Before you list an inherited homeFinding a home you like is exciting. Then come the documents, deadlines, and unfamiliar terms. Whether you are considering a house in Westchester, a city apartment, or a Nassau home, start the legal conversation before signing a purchase contract. It is easier to discuss a term before you have agreed to it.
Read the guide : Buying a home: what to ask before signingA homeowner may hear that everyone needs a trust, then hear that a will is enough. A useful conversation starts with different questions: What do you own? Who depends on you? Who should manage things if you cannot? What do you want to happen after your death?
Read the guide : Will or trust? Start with your home and your goalsIf you were unable to handle a bill or speak with a doctor, who would you want helping you? In New York, financial authority and medical decision-making use different documents. Planning gives you a chance to choose people, explain your wishes, and understand what authority you are giving them.
Read the guide : Who could help with money and medical decisions?You may live in another county and still need to handle a loved one's Nassau estate. Start with the person's permanent legal home, the property involved, and whether there is a will. The attorney's office location does not decide where an estate case belongs.
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These guides offer general information. The right next step depends on your situation.
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