Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

what happens when an heir dies in new york state after the date of his sisters death but before her estate is settled?

there is no will. he has no spouse or offspring.he was a ward of the state of ny and institutionalized.

is he still an heir?


Asked on 9/03/10, 11:11 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Yes, he is still and heir. Distribution would be through intestacy laws.

Mike.

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Answered on 9/08/10, 11:57 am


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