Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

I owned a House jointly with another. Before she passed basement flooded causing $60K in damages. Insurance cut check and Nephew put check in her bank account . She passed away and now Executor is withholding moneis saying it is part of her estate. What can I do?


Asked on 1/30/19, 5:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Bryan Richard Bryan Attorney PC

Yes it is part of her estate if the check was in her bank account. I don’t understand why the check was deposited into her bank accounts. However you have a claim against the estate make sure you file the papers so you can get the insurance money.

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Answered on 1/30/19, 6:26 pm


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