Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

My dad recently passed. He did not have a will, however he has property and we are six children not wanting to keep the property, what are the next steps?


Asked on 9/15/10, 3:07 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

If you want to sell, the estate must go to Administration and an Administrator appointed by the Court.

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Answered on 9/20/10, 3:42 pm
Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

If all siblings are willing to sell, they can, as the heir's at law of your father. It is not necessary to go through Surrogate's Court.

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Answered on 9/23/10, 5:19 pm


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