Albany, NY asked in Foreclosure for New York

Q: My grandmother's estate is being foreclosed on, I'm listed as an heir - should I get a lawyer?

I've received paperwork to my home, but I'm not listed on any deed, I don't own property - I want to make sure I will not be held responsible for my grandmother's estate and the property she owned that is being foreclosed on due to a reverse mortgage.

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A: You are just being named to clear title. You have no personal liability, and if you do not care about the property, do nothing. You will get other papers as the case proceeds.

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