Q: How can I go about getting an inventory of assets on my late mother? How can I find out if she owns any property?
I am the fiduciary for my late mothers estate. I have a Limited Letter of Administration for a lawsuit in regards to my mother (9/11). Now I getting calls from people asking if I am selling my mothers property, which is a house in the Bronx. I knew nothing of this until the calls. Now I need to find out if that property belonged to my mother. In my letter from the Court, they are stating that I need to do an inventory of assets and file it with the Court in order to receive a Letter of Appointment. I live in New Jersey and my late mother lived and passed away in the Bronx, NY.
A: To begin contact a title agency and ask for a property search. As for personalty, check any checking accounts , review prior year tax returns, go through the mail, search pockets in clothes that are in her home, ask people who were familiar with her.
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