Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

My father passed away leaving a house. He has a will. Does the sale of the house go to the siblings


Asked on 10/21/11, 9:47 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

The house becomes part of his estate only if he owned the house as an individual. His siblings inherit only if he has no spouse, parents, children or grandchildren surviving him.

If the house is owned jointly with another, it goes to the survivor,

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Answered on 10/21/11, 1:06 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

The house is inherited per the will.

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Answered on 10/22/11, 8:02 pm


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