Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
my husband and his brother owned property jointly. his brother died with no will. does his half go to his wife or my husband there are no children involved. we all live in ny state
Asked on 6/17/11, 3:08 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Haber
Law Offices of Michael S. Haber
If the property was owned jointly with right of survivorship, then the property will be owned by your husband, subject only to your sister-in-law's right of election.
Good luck to you.
Answered on 6/17/11, 9:02 pm