Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
NY intestate
NY citizen dies w/o will. Never married & no kids, has Sister in NY & brother in FL. What does brother in FL need to do to receive under NY intestacy law?
Asked on 7/16/09, 1:02 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Re: NY intestate
An administration proceeding must be commenced in NY since the decedent's domicile was in NY. Brother in Florida (and sister) are named in the petition. When property is sold in NY, money divided among brother and sister.
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Mike.
Answered on 7/16/09, 2:47 pm