Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Questionable Assets in Estate

A relative died in Kings county,NY. My siblings are legal heirs along with other cousins. My aunt was appointed executor of the estate and has hired a lawyer to distribute the assets which includes the sale of a brownstone.

Question 1- I believe my uncle had a will, but was told none was found. Is there anyway to check on this?

2-Should I have an asset search done if one believes that all assets in the estate are not listed or possibly being hidden.

3-Houses in the area trade between 500,000 and 1,000,000

The brownstone was supposedly appraised at 275,000.{ The date of appraisal is the same day my uncle died.}

What steps can be taken to insure that the house is sold at FMV and not at the supposed appraisal value.

4- Should I have an additional appraisal done and insist the house be listed on the open market. Thanks for your help.


Asked on 6/24/02, 9:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sarah Klug Law Office of Sarah Scova Klug PLLC

Re: Questionable Assets in Estate

I would contact an attorney (preferably one in Kings County) who can help you by getting a copy of the will, determining if the value of the house at $275K is below fair market value, etc.

I suggest calling the Kings County Bar Association and asking for an attorney who concentrates in probating wills/estates.

Good luck.

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Answered on 6/25/02, 12:23 pm


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