Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
A man dies and in the will he leaves the house and contents to his son while his wife(and mother of son) of 40+ years is still living. Doesn't a wife own the house upon her husbands death
Asked on 6/14/10, 4:39 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Paula McGill
Attorney at Law
It all depends. More information is needed on the the type of deed the father had before his death.
Also licensed and practicing in New York
Answered on 6/15/10, 7:58 am
Walter LeVine
Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
Maybe. Wife does not automatically inherit if her namne is not on Deed. I have not seen the Will, so I do not kinow what it says. The wife may elect her widow's share of the estate, if she has been disinherited, so she might get something. I agree more information is needed. This is a response to an Internet question and the reply is not intended to be legal advice or as creating an attorney-client relationship.
Answered on 6/20/10, 6:49 pm
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
