Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

What am I signing?

My cousin asked me to sign an affidavit that he is the only child, (which he is), in order to get his inheritence from his deceased mother. Never heard of such a thing. Is this all it is?


Asked on 3/18/08, 11:43 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Debra Palazzo Law Offices of Debra Palazzo, LLC

Re: What am I signing?

Yes, it is an affidavit of heirship. His Mother must have passed without a will. The court requires it.

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Answered on 3/20/08, 9:31 am


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