Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
wills
what happens to the estate of a person in nys with no will
Asked on 2/01/09, 7:57 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Re: wills
Someone must file a petition to have an estate administrator appointed to collect assets, pay creditors and distribute to heirs.
Answered on 2/01/09, 10:16 am
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Re: wills
You would die intestate (without a will). Assets of the decedent would be distributed pursuant to law.
Mike.
Answered on 2/01/09, 5:21 pm