Q: Is it normal for an estate sale to be delayed this long?
My mother-in-law passed away in July 2023 in New York, leaving very little in terms of money or possessions. Probate began in September 2023, and there are no disputes or complexities with her estate. However, the attorney handling the estate sale is personally going through her items rather than using an estate sale company, delaying the process. She mentioned my mother-in-law was a 'hoarder' but hasn't explained why this is taking so long, especially given the small size of the home. Is it normal for this process to take such a long time?
A: Normally the executor who go through the items and hire assistance. It’s not the job for the attorney to go through the items like that and should not be charging a legal rate for work that’s not legal. It’s not normal or acceptable. You should take steps to force the clean out and sale. 631-425-7299
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