Q: How long should it take to transfer an inherited property from the trust of the deceased to that of the beneficiary?
I've inherited a rental property in NY through my deceased mother's (formerly) revocable living trust. I live in another state and have been trying to get this completed through a recommended real estate lawyer in NYC, but it's been over a year since I retained her and not much more than a title search has been completed. There are a few minor title issues to clear up and some written depositions for me to sign which I am still waiting for. I know legal matters can take a while, so is this a typical timeframe to wait for a presumably busy attorney to prepare and file these documents?
A: No. Something is amiss. It should take a week. I am not even sure why you are doing a title search, etc.
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A: I am loath to reach a harsh judgment without hearing all sides to a story; therefore, I don't believe it is approriate to guess as to reasons for the delay in the situation you described. Instead, I would encourage you to consider whether you still have confidence in the attorney you intially retained. If not, which is certainly suggested by your need to make a post on this site, it may be time to retain counsel that you will have confence and trust in.
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