civil judgement appeal

Ms. Haas, there are a lof of unanswered questions.  Against whom was the judgment obtained?  An individual or a corporation?  Was it obtained while your father-in-law was still alive?  Did he pass away while the proceeding was ongoing?  Was your sister-in-law a defendant because she was a signatory to a contract or involved simply because she's the executrix / administratrix of his estate?  Assuming the judgment was entered on default, was entered against your late father-in-law while he was still alive, there are three things you can do: pay the judgment, try to negotiate with the creditor, or retain an attorney and try to vacate the judgment (assuming you have a meritorious defense).  She should really speak with an experienced attorney to hash out her available options. Hope this helps. Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, DunleavY & Ratchik, PLLC 61 Broadway, Suite 2220 New York, NY  10006 (212) 226-6662 www.kdrpilawyers.com