Northport, NY asked in Estate Planning for New York

Q: My mom passed 7/17, and had no will. My brother became sole administrator to estate,. I as other beneficiary still live

in the estate (house). Mom had 2 children. As administrator, does my brother have the legal right to kick me out of house, even being the other beneficiary of the estate?

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Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
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  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: Yes, but there are things you can do. One thing you should do is become co-Administrator. Big mistake not to have done so. The administrator is supposed to liquidate assets. You can buy him out if you want to stay in the house.

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  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Livingston, NJ
  • Licensed in New York

A: He will be able to sell the house, you should put an appearance into the probate court to be co-administrator.

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