In an estate dispersal, are light fixtures part of personal property?
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In an estate dispersal, are light fixtures part of personal property?
Would they be considered decor? My sister passed away and left her estate to her siblings. She had replaced all the cheap light fixtures (entry, dining room and breakfast nook) with excusite, beautiful fixtures. When I said I would like to choose them as my pick, my brother (executor) said the law is that they stay with the house. I said I would replace them but he would not change his mind.
Asked on June 29, 2015 under Estate Planning, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If they are attached (e.g. chandiliers, sconces, etc.) they are part of the house. If not attached but merely plugged in (e.g. lamps, whether standing, desk, or table), then they would be personal property. This is the rule generally: e.g. a built in microwave or TV built into a wall is part of the house; a standalong microwave or TV is personal property.
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