What to do if I have been bequeathed a housebut the sole heir to the remaining estate refuses to produce the deeds to the property in order to complete the bequest to me?
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What to do if I have been bequeathed a housebut the sole heir to the remaining estate refuses to produce the deeds to the property in order to complete the bequest to me?
Asked on April 26, 2013 under Estate Planning, New York
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If you want the houseboat, you need to send an immediate letter to this heir (I am assuming who is also the executor or trustee) and explain you need the title immediately and give a drop dead date. If that doesn't help, you need to open probate and file a motion in court to force the title be given or contact the agency who handles the titling and see if there is a way to obtain a replacement one.
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