Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

In NY. my father died without a will. I live in Europe. My stepmother informed that it is no will, real estate and accounts were joint with stepmother. So i don't owe any inheritance. How i could check the situation? Accounts and and etc. of my father. because i knew only about his apartment (it is of my stepmother name) I don't have money for lawyer in NY.What is the term for appealing for inheritance? I heard it is 6 month after person's death? it is difficult to get information from Europe about my rights. I'm the child from his first marriage.Thanks in advance for any advice.


Asked on 8/31/11, 3:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

You would only be entitled to a portion of any property not owned jointly with your stepmother.

There is no statutory obligation to leave anything to a child. In addition, jointly owned nproperty passes by operation of law, so that there is no obligation on your stepmother's part to begin a court proceeding.

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Answered on 8/31/11, 5:51 am


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