Estate Question

[DaveNY]

I live in NY and the estate is in NY.

My sister died without a will. I have been appointed administrator of the estate. Here are a couple questions about the estate proceedings.

If my brother and I disagree on what constitutes a valid claim against the estate how will that get resolved?

Since I am the administrator will I have total veto power on which claims are valid or invalid?

 

[lwpat]

You don't have total power since the court must approve of your handling of the estate. Your brother can always challenge. If there is a questionable claim then have the court rule on it or get signed approval from your brother.