Gregory Christopher Poulos

Greg counsels clients on the best strategies for accomplishing their estate planning and business goals. Greg starts by “Putting His Clients at Legal Ease” so that they understand the legal issues and risks they face. He does this so his client understand their circumstances and can make better informed choices to protect their assets and their loved ones. With 30+ years experience, Greg has counseled hundreds of clients, guiding them through their legal and business issues.

Brooklyn Law School

J.D. | Law

New York University

B.A. | Economics; Philosophy

New York University

MBA | Accounting

New York State Bar  # 1909290

Member

1983 - Current

Arizona

Since 2007

New York

Since 1983

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Q. What form do I fill out and submit to court for removal and replacement of trustee

June 10, 2024

A: Unless there is some reason to submit anything to court, such as an ongoing case, there is no reason to submit anything to court. Trust administration is private.

You will need a new certificate of trust naming you as the trustee and if on consent an affidavit from the prior trustee authorizing their removal and your replacement as trustee.

An attorney should be able to easily assist you with this so that it is done properly.

Q. Does title in AZ go back to original title after one person quik claim deeded his 50% to someone and they signed deed ba

May 7, 2024

A: I strongly suggest you order a title search and consult with an attorney because these transfers may have left you with only half of the property interest which means the other half belongs to your boyfriend's estate.

"Right of Survivorship" in Arizona only applies to married couples. If your original deed was for "joint tenancy with rights of survivorship", his transfer to the other person likely severed the joint tenancy and unless a new Joint Tenancy deed was done and signed by you there is quite likely a title problem for you to sell the property.

Q. What's my next move if after being named in the will (and by court) PR, someone has apparently petitioned as PR as well?

May 7, 2024

A: Unfortunately, unless the estranged stepfather is going to withdraw voluntarily you are going to have to petition the court formally. I suggest that you may need legal counsel to advise you. A demand letter may be the first step to avoid any litigation, but if there is no positive response a formal Petition will need to be filed to get the case in front of a probate judge to appoint you as the Personal Representative and not him.