Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

My mom died and she didn't leave a will. My family and I have lived with her in the house for the past 19 years. I want to remain in the house and take ownership of the house. I have one sibling.


Asked on 6/09/12, 4:47 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

Assuming the house was in her name alone and there was no will, you will need to buy your siblings share.

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Answered on 6/09/12, 5:39 pm
Yefim Rubinov Yefim Rubinov Attorney at Law

I agree with the previous answer. If you don't buy the other sibling's share, then he/she may sue you for partition.

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Answered on 6/09/12, 10:06 pm


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