Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

after a will is executed is there time limits on tranfering ownership on a deed. Ownership on a property in name only was not done the lawyer failed to carry this out its been 19.5 years since my father death is it to late


Asked on 1/12/12, 4:57 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Did the will go to probate? Was an executor appointed? Was the executor discharged?

There is no time limit on an executors duty.

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Answered on 1/12/12, 6:35 pm
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

I agree that it is never too late. Presuming the Will was probated and the Executor is still around, all that needs to be done is a simple Executor's Deed to correct the title. If the Executor is not available, and no successor is available, the heirs can do this as heirs at law and next of kin. The latter is more complicated as spouses, if any, should also sign the Deed. Contact me directly if you need assistance of have further questions.

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Answered on 1/13/12, 8:10 am


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