Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
If an executrix collects a deposit on the sale of a property, and dies while litigation holds up the sale, upon the closing of the deal to that same buyer, is her estate still entitled to collect commission?
Asked on 1/22/11, 9:12 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Yes. The decedent executrix's commission is deemed an asset of the estate.
Mike.
Answered on 1/27/11, 11:14 am