Inheriting a House in New York With Siblings: What Are Your Options?
Inherited a NY house with siblings? Get options for buyouts, uncooperative heirs, or a sibling who won’t leave — from a NY probate attorney who handles it all.
How Probate Works. A Guide for Executors, Heirs, and Families.
Can You Sell a House Before Probate Is Complete in New York?
Inherited a house in New York after a parent’s death? Learn what happens next, whether you need probate, and how one attorney can handle it all.aAlmost never — not until you have legal authority from Surrogate’s Court. Here’s why NY probate law blocks early sales, and what to do instead.
NY Probate With No Will: What Happens to the House?
Died in New York without a will? Learn who legally inherits the house, who can sell it, and how long it takes — from a NY probate attorney and executor.
What to Do When a Parent Dies and Leaves a House in New York
Inherited a house in New York after a parent’s death? Learn what happens next, whether you need probate, and how one attorney can handle it all.
How to Get Letters Testamentary When Someone Died and You Need to Sell Their Real Estate in New York
If you’ve been named the executor of someone’s estate and need to sell their New York property, letters testamentary are your first step. This post explains how to get them (and how to make sure they’re up to date) so you can handle the sale smoothly.
How to Start Estate Planning if You Are Terminally Ill
Estate planning is an important part of your financial planning, but can be confusing. And estate planning can be even more intimidating if you’re terminally ill. In this article, I’ll answer the most common questions about estate planning if you’re terminally ill.
What If You Don’t Want to Be an Executor?
Being chosen to serve as the executor of someone’s estate might seem like a huge honor. But it’s really more of a huge responsibility. Many might even call it a burden.
What if you’re not sure you want to be an executor? Is it OK to decline? In this post, I’ll guide you through the most common questions and answers.
How to Sell an Inherited Co-op in New York City
If you’ve inherited an NYC co-op and you don’t live in the area (or, if you’re a New Yorker and you already know what a headache co-ops can be), you may want to consider hiring a local professional executor
Probate for Realtors: What You Need to Know
If you’re a realtor, there’s a good chance that you will (or perhaps already have) run into a property that belonged to someone who is now deceased, whose heirs are selling the home in probate. When that day comes, what will you need to know? What makes a probate sale different from any other real estate transaction?
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