Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

Deed VS Will

My Mother passed away 2 wks ago. She has a 2nd mtg on house w/oldest son. Her will states the house is left to her 4 children. We have found that the son's name is also on the title. Does her will superceed the title?


Asked on 9/09/07, 7:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jeff Rosner Rosner Law Firm P.A.

Re: Deed VS Will

No.

Depending on how the property is held, the 4 children may split a percentage or the oldest son may own the entire piece. It would be necessary to see the deed to determine that.

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Answered on 9/10/07, 8:13 am


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