Does a Bill of Sale Need to Be Notarized?
In New York, generally no. A bill of sale for a private vehicle sale does not have to be notarized, […]
Vehicle Documents
Vehicle Documents
Vehicle Power of Attorney: When the DMV Wants One
A vehicle power of attorney lets somebody handle a car transaction on the owner’s behalf: signing the title, registering, transferring,
Vehicle Documents
Transferring a Car After the Owner Dies in New York
A car is often the first thing a family needs to deal with after a death, because it is sitting
Small Estate Affidavits
Filing a Small Estate Affidavit as an Out of State Heir
The person who ends up handling an estate is very often the one who lives furthest away. A parent dies
Small Estate Affidavits
When a Bank Rejects Your Small Estate Affidavit
You did everything right, the affidavit is notarized, and the bank says no. It is one of the most demoralizing
Small Estate Affidavits
Who Can Sign a Small Estate Affidavit?
Not whoever is most organized, and not whoever needs the money most. States set an order, and signing out of
Small Estate Affidavits
What a Small Estate Affidavit Can and Cannot Transfer
A small estate affidavit is narrower than most families expect. It is a tool for collecting personal property, and it
Small Estate Affidavits
The Waiting Period Before You Can File a Small Estate Affidavit
Most states make you wait before a small estate affidavit can be used. Families discover this at the bank counter,
Small Estate Affidavits
Why Small Estate Limits Vary So Much by State
California lets an heir collect a few hundred thousand dollars with an affidavit. New York’s threshold is a fraction of
Small Estate Affidavits
Do Small Estate Affidavits Need to Be Notarized?
Nearly always, yes. A small estate affidavit is a sworn statement, and a sworn statement means an oath taken in