Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

responsibililty of lawyer to carry out will instructions

A year ago, a close friend stated he was emending his will to include me as a beneficiary. He died last week. I spoke with his lawyer. I asked the lawyer about how matters would proceed. He said he would have to locate the will (but wasn't sure if he could). He said I should contact him in several months. Why would this matter take so long? What happens if no will is found and the deceased has no blood relatives?

Thanks.


Asked on 7/05/06, 12:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Norman Nadel Norman Nadel, Esq.

Re: responsibililty of lawyer to carry out will instructions

If there is no Will the property passes by the laws of intestate distribution.

Seversal months is a long time to wait to learn if there is a Will. If a Will is found and you are named as a beneficiary then you will receive written notice of the probate proceeding.

You can contact other lawyers the deceased may have used to ascerain if there is a Will

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Answered on 7/05/06, 12:26 pm


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