If my father left his property in a Will to both my sister and I but she does not want it and told us we could have it, what do we do now?
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If my father left his property in a Will to both my sister and I but she does not want it and told us we could have it, what do we do now?
Asked on June 19, 2015 under Estate Planning, New York
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. Yu should begin the Probate process to name an executor as soon as you can. Then your sister should reliquish her right to the property in writing notarized and filed with the court within 9 months of the date of death. This is called renoubbcing inheritance. Once that happens then the property can be trasnferred to the two remaining heirs as per the Will Good luck.
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