Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Can I sell items from my mother's house before the will has been probated?


Asked on 12/09/09, 1:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

If you sell the items before the will is probated, the money received must go into a segregated account to be divided under the terms of the will.

Mike.

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Answered on 12/14/09, 3:11 pm
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Technically not, as you do not have authority to transfer ownership, as only the Execdutor can do this on behalf of the estate. Of course, Mike is correct if all heirs agree (get the agreement in writing).

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Answered on 12/14/09, 7:10 pm


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