Under NY laws of intestacy your deceased sister's share would be divided among her children. Depending on where the house is located, you may be able to have a title company insure title and you could have an attorney transfer the property using an affidavit of heirship. Otherwise you would have to administer your brother's estate. There are some variable you did not mention (such as are your parents alive), and you should consult an attorney familiar with estate administration and real estate.
Answered on Jan 22nd, 2012 at 12:50 PM