Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
Property Inheritance
In NY State. If a wife has property(house) in her name and dies with no will, does the husband retain the rights to the house. There are NO children.
Asked on 12/07/07, 5:16 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Re: Property Inheritance
Yes. However, you would have to file an administration proceeding.
Mike.
Answered on 12/07/07, 5:24 pm