Beaverton, OR asked in Probate for New York

Q: As an Heir in a Will, can I get bank records of the deceased and a receipt of sale of car, prior to Probate Court?

Sisters moved a large sum of money from my father's bank account prior to his death in order that Social Security would not take it for my mother. After he died they are now claiming there was no money moved. They also signed over his car to my sister. Shouldn't I get a 1/3 of the value of the car per the will?

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Inna Fershteyn
Inna Fershteyn
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  • Probate Lawyer
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: If the transfer was made before death it's a gift and unfortunately there is no recourse.

Sincerely,

Inna Fershteyn

Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.

1517 Voorhies Ave, Suite 400

Brooklyn, NY 11235

tel: 718-333-2394

fax: 718-701-8859

www.BrooklynTrustandWill.com

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