Q: I believe I am a heir to my mothers ties to a property her second husband had when he passed away.
My mother is also deceased. The property is up for foreclosure and an administrator was assigned I think. I've been getting pestered by investors to sell my share and the deceased family to sign forms last three years
A:
I’m not totally sure what your question is.
First I would suggest you obtain a better grasp on your interest(s) and who the relevant parties are (e.g. whether there is an administrator and whether you were in fact an heir to property).
Next I would be very cautious about anyone pestering to buy a property in foreclosure in which you have an interest; New York has a law called the home equity theft protection act to prevent against certain types of foreclosure-related sales.
Feel free to clarify what your question actually is, but I see your needing to consult with an attorney in your near future.
A: I agree if someone wants you to sign something, you must have something of value that can be sold. More investigation would need to be done to determine what value to place on it, and whether you should cooperate.
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