Distribution of Decedents Property

[newyorkprobate]

What is the name of your state? New York
New York -

Thank you for your help with my previous question. Some background on me:

I have recently been named in a will as a "Share and share alike" beneficiary with three other family members. One of these was appointed as executor. They have moved into the decedents house, changed utilities to thier names and have only sent vague e-mails about thier intentions on how to handle the estate. I have compiled a list of questions, for which i need some general help...

Q: Does the executor of an estate have to compile a list of physical property and give the beneficiaries an opportunity to request or purchase these itmes from the estate? Is there a standardized procedure for this or one required? I am referring to things like furniture, sentimental items, family photos..etc....

Thanks in advance for the guidance..

 

[BlondiePB]

What is the name of your state? New York
New York -

Thank you for your help with my previous question. Some background on me:

I have recently been named in a will as a "Share and share alike" beneficiary with three other family members. One of these was appointed as executor. They have moved into the decedents house, changed utilities to thier names and have only sent vague e-mails about thier intentions on how to handle the estate. I have compiled a list of questions, for which i need some general help...

Q: Does the executor of an estate have to compile a list of physical property and give the beneficiaries an opportunity to request or purchase these itmes from the estate? Is there a standardized procedure for this or one required? I am referring to things like furniture, sentimental items, family photos..etc....

Thanks in advance for the guidance..

Read your state statutes. In NY they are Surrogate. You'll find most of the answers to your questions.