Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

You must check how the deed to the house is worded.

Under the facts you set forth, your mother-in-law would get the house if she was a joint owner with your grandfather-in-law.

If your husband is entitled to the house and your mother-in-law does not convey it to him after the will is probated, your husband may have to bring a proceeding for an accounting in Surrogate's Court.

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