QUESTION
If there is no will is the living heir allowed to sell real estate?
Asked on Mar 25th, 2012 on Wills and Probate - New York
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Parent died with no will leaving a trailer . She had one living heir and wants to know if it can be sold
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The heir would have to be appointed by the surrogate court to administer the estate, including the sale of real property, which may require court approval. This is not a complex process but attention to detail is important.
Gerry Wendrovsky, Esq.- Upper West Side Estate Lawyerwww.upperwestsidelawyer.com
Answered on Apr 04th, 2012 at 5:14 PM