Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

My sister died, leaving her house (which we have been living in taking care of her for the last 20 years) to us by will. We were also named the personal representatives of her estate. What forms do I need to file exactly to successfully transfer this deed to us? There is nothing owed on the property and has been in our family for 70+ years.


Asked on 3/17/10, 2:47 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

It depends. If she had any heirs at law other than you, you will need to probate the will. If you are the sole heir at law, that is you would get everything if there were no will, you can deed the property to yourself.

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Answered on 3/22/10, 2:20 pm


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