Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

They should. I can refer you to competent NYC counsel.

I am a little confused by your question. In particular,

1. What error was discovered? Is it the lost will?

2. Who was your great aunt's executor? If she had an executor, was the will probated? You cannot be an executor unless the will is probated.

3. What is the issue that the executor knew of? Was it the lost will?

4. What do you mean by "get the estate out of probate?" Was a probate petition filed? If yes, who filed the petition?

5. Please explain what you mean when you write that NYS is holding the estate in trust.

Answer these questions and I may be able to help.

Mike.

I am also confused, as Mike states. Was there some probate or an administration? Is there an Executor or an Administrator? It appears, if there is an administration (no Will - an intestacy), that unless there was a spouse and/or parents (you do not say anything except about a sibling) and the only heir was her sister (your grandmother) that the estate would be payable 1/2 to your Dad (or his estate if he is deceased) and 1/2 to your aunt or her heirs. I do not understand, since this appears to be a simple situation, why it cannot be resolved. More facts are needed to fully respond to your questions.

If the attorney had a copy of the lost will, they might be able to probate that. Much more information is required. Who were the heirs under the "lost" will?