Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

if both parents have died and no will is left does the oldest child have the right to make decisions over personal belongings?


Asked on 9/09/12, 2:31 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Yefim Rubinov Yefim Rubinov Attorney at Law

You must file for an administration for the estate of each parent and become an administrator of their estate. Only then you may make decisions. Hire a lawyer

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Answered on 9/09/12, 2:46 pm
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

I agree, and all children have an equal right to be appointed - it does not go by age.

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Answered on 9/09/12, 5:48 pm


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