What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY
How would the following statement in a will be interpreted by a NY court of law?
"My executor shall arrange for the sale of my home located at _____ NY within one year from the time of my death. for as long as she desires."
The part I'm concerned about is "for as long as she desires".
The will has not been probated.
Thanks in advance for any information.
Please see below for additional information:
I am 1/4 owner of a property in NY as per my deceased mother's will. Two other siblings own 1/2 and 1/4 (a third sibling gave her 1/4 to the sibling now owning the 1/2 portion). My two siblings agreed to buy me out over a year ago and are refusing to do so now. The will states the house /property should be sold within one year from my mother's death. She will be dead two years this week. I would like to have a lawyer file a "partition to sell" on my behalf. My question is: will or can the court deny the partition thereby forcing me to remain a part owner? I do not wish to bear any legal or financial liability for the home/property. My two siblings want to wait for the housing market to rebound. The 1/4 owner now lives in another state. The 1/2 owner has a health issue. Any advice would be appreciated.
How would the following statement in a will be interpreted by a NY court of law?
"My executor shall arrange for the sale of my home located at _____ NY within one year from the time of my death. for as long as she desires."
The part I'm concerned about is "for as long as she desires".
The will has not been probated.
Thanks in advance for any information.
Please see below for additional information:
I am 1/4 owner of a property in NY as per my deceased mother's will. Two other siblings own 1/2 and 1/4 (a third sibling gave her 1/4 to the sibling now owning the 1/2 portion). My two siblings agreed to buy me out over a year ago and are refusing to do so now. The will states the house /property should be sold within one year from my mother's death. She will be dead two years this week. I would like to have a lawyer file a "partition to sell" on my behalf. My question is: will or can the court deny the partition thereby forcing me to remain a part owner? I do not wish to bear any legal or financial liability for the home/property. My two siblings want to wait for the housing market to rebound. The 1/4 owner now lives in another state. The 1/2 owner has a health issue. Any advice would be appreciated.
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