QUESTION
Can an item once a gift from a deceased be regifted to the deceased's family and bypass the estate?
Asked on Dec 20th, 2013 on Estate Litigation - New York
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We have an item that was received many years ago as a gift from someone and we want to re-gift it to the deceased's family, but by-pass the estate. The gift is currently in the hands of a New York resident, but would be gifted to a California resident. Or it could be gifted to a UK resident. (or both)
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I would ask a local NY lawyer. As far as i can tell, once the deceased gave it to you, it was yours. You can give it to whomever you want. Only if you give it to his estate would estate issues arise.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2013 at 2:11 PM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900